Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)
The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.
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OPM Retirement Backlog Sees Unusual Spike in May, Grows 33%
An unusual spring surge in retirement applications caused the OPM retirement backlog to grow in May, but a new digital system may revolutionize the process.
TSP vs. IRA: Understanding Withdrawal Rules for Federal Employees
These are the key differences between TSP and IRA withdrawal rules federal employees need to be aware of.
OPM’s Retirement Modernization Process Achieves Important Milestones
As the OPM retirement backlog slowly ticked down in April, efforts to modernize the retirement processing system are moving along quickly.
The Future of Federal Retirement? OPM’s Breakthrough in Digital Processing
The OPM retirement backlog improved considerably in March, and the agency may be on the verge of finally modernizing its retirement application process.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February
After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
VERA Retirement Guide for Federal Employees
What is a VERA and how does it work?
Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025
What are the best dates for federal employees to retire in 2025?
Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day
The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.
