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How to Calculate Your 2022 COLA (Current Max Projection: 6.1%)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 15, 2021 12:28 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How is the 2022 COLA calculated for different groupings of federal retirees?

Bill Would Ban Pensions for SSA Employees Convicted of Felonies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 15, 2021 7:41 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 10:46 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would prohibit some federal employees from receiving their pensions if they were convicted of crimes in their official job duties.

How Did Social Security Fare With COVID?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJun 21, 2021 8:10 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How has Social Security weathered the COVID-19 storm?

WEP Reform Legislation Reintroduced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 5, 2021 11:00 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:33 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been reintroduced to boost the retirement benefits of some federal retirees.

Common Misconceptions About the FERS Supplement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 16, 2021 2:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The FERS Special Retirement Supplement may not work exactly as you think it does. The author lists some common misconceptions he has seen among federal employees.

The TSP During A Recession

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaAug 12, 2020 8:11 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Volatility in the market can be stressful, but having a long-term plan for your retirement can make the inevitable swings more manageable.

Preparing for Long-Term Care

By Brandon ChristyApr 27, 2020 8:22 AM | Updated: May 8, 2020 7:28 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Long-term care is something to consider getting in addition to health insurance that can protect you and your loved ones as you age.

Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 20, 2020 1:42 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:42 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.

Your 2020 COLA: 1.6%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 10, 2019 9:16 AM | Updated: Oct 25, 2019 6:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal retirees can expect a modest COLA in 2020 now that the official inflation data have been released.

Anticipating the 2020 COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 15, 2019 8:19 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2019 10:52 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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What is the likelihood that COLA recipients see an increase in their annuity payments in January?

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