What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.
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FERS vs. CSRS: How is the 2024 COLA Calculated?
The 2024 COLA was announced on October 12, 2023. Not all federal retirees will receive the same COLA. Here is how the COLA calculation works.
What is a Total Compensation Statement?
The Total Compensation Statement can help federal employees better understand their benefits.
Trying Again to Reform the WEP
Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?
I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?
8 Things the TSP Still Did Not Fix
The author lists some remaining problems he sees with the TSP after the program’s recent changes.
How 2023 COLA Payments Work
Was the 2023 COLA applied to your annuity less than you expected? Here is how the COLA system works and variations that may impact federal retirees.
Why Do I Not Get a COLA Until Age 62?
Why is there no cost of living adjustment (COLA) until age 62?
Debt Ceiling and How Your G Fund Investment Will Be Impacted
Attention G Fund investors: The federal government has exhausted its ability to borrow more money and will hit the debt ceiling. Your investment will be used to help finance more borrowing.
Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA
Federal employees planning to retire at the end of 2022 to take advantage of the large 2023 COLA are likely to be disappointed.
