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Episode #1 - State of the Systems

Published on: August 19, 2025

In our inaugural episode, host Susan Boessen sits down with PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider to discuss the state of the systems.

  • This episode was originally recorded in December of 2024
  • The 2% COLA referenced in this episode went into effect for eligible members in January of 2025.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.