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Inflation Slows Down—2024 COLA Increase May be 2% or Less

By Ralph R. SmithJuly 12, 2023 9:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Impact of inflation on everyday items as of June 2023: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars and transportation services

The latest inflation figures are out for June. What is the impact on the 2024 COLA?

Government Stimulus, Inflation, Failing Banks, and the Annual COLA

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 14, 2023 10:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

In the midst of financial turmoil, the February inflation rate has been released. Inflation is still a problem but the impact of the turmoil remains to be seen.

Inflation Up 8.3% Despite Decline in Gas Prices

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: September 14, 2022 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2nd month of inflation data used to calculate the COLA payment that will begin in January is now available. Here are the latest figures and COLA projections.

Is the Annual COLA Calculation Accurate? GAO Weighs In.

By Ralph R. SmithJune 19, 2020 6:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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GAO recommends the BLS evaluate the data sources used to calculate the annual COLA as they may not be accurate.

Federal Employee Suicides Reach a New Record

By Michael WaldJanuary 8, 2020 11:11 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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New BLS data show that federal employee suicides have reached a new high.

A Government Shutdown Could Happen Again

By Michael WaldUpdated: February 14, 2019 5:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.

The Shutdown and the Economy

By Michael WaldUpdated: February 4, 2019 7:08 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The partial government shutdown took a toll on workers, but what effect did have on the national economy?

Calculating the 2019 COLA Increase

By Ralph R. SmithAugust 14, 2018 2:48 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How is the COLA calculated and what can federal retirees likely expect for next year?

Turnover Up as More Workers Quit the Federal Government

By Michael WaldMarch 22, 2018 3:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The federal government’s turnover rate in FY 2017 increased slightly over the previous year due to more federal employees resigning.

0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017

By Michael WaldUpdated: January 23, 2018 2:26 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.

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September 29, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.7490 +0.02% +2.98%
F Fund $18.0170 -0.06% -1.05%
C Fund $66.5900 -0.27% +13.05%
S Fund $66.9696 -0.18% +8.84%
I Fund $36.2968 -0.11% +6.94%
L Income $23.9132 -0.04% +4.65%
L 2025 $12.0811 -0.06% +5.75%
L 2030 $41.9348 -0.12% +7.32%
L 2035 $12.4870 -0.13% +7.70%
L 2040 $46.8922 -0.14% +8.11%
L 2045 $12.7466 -0.15% +8.45%
L 2050 $27.7514 -0.16% +8.81%
L 2055 $13.5306 -0.20% +10.34%
L 2060 $13.5287 -0.20% +10.33%
L 2065 $13.5266 -0.20% +10.33%
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