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Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA, and Why TSP Dropped Dramatically in One Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 10, 2022 10:31 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation rate as of May 2022 is driving the cost of every day items way up over the past year according to data from BLS

The 2022 inflation rate is rising rapidly. Here is why the TSP funds have fallen sharply and what it all means for the 2023 COLA estimate.

Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 25, 2022 9:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.

Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA Prediction, and How Much Your TSP is Declining

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: May 12, 2022 10:04 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation rate is driving the cost of every day items way up over the past year according to data from BLS

The increase in the inflation rate slowed in April but is still rising at a pace not experienced in decades. What is the impact on the 2023 COLA and the TSP?

Projecting Your 2023 COLA During Rapid Inflation: Is This New COLA Projection Impacting Your Retirement Plans?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 19, 2022 11:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is going up fast. So are the 2023 COLA estimates. Will this influence your decision about when to retire?

Inflation Raging in 2022: Anticipating 2023 COLA? CPI-W Up 9.4% in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 12, 2022 10:41 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Anticipating a big 2023 COLA? The CPI-W is now up 9.4% in one year based on inflation data from March 2022.

Predicting the 2023 COLA and How to Avoid the Surprise of a Lower Annuity Payment

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 9, 2022 9:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the latest 2023 COLA prediction? If federal employees plan to retire in 2022, will they get the 2023 COLA?

2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 17, 2022 8:59 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

With a significant differential between a COLA and pay raise in 2022 and 2023, many federal employees are likely to retire. Here is why.

Will Next COLA Match 7.4% of 1982? CPI-W Index Up 8.6% in 12 Months

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 10, 2022 10:29 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2022 COLA was 5.9%—the largest in 40 years. The CPI-W for February is up 8.5% in 12 months. Will the 2023 COLA go even higher?

Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 23, 2022 3:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.

Inflation Rate Soars to 7.5%; Comparing 45 Years of Federal Raises, Inflation, and COLAs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 15, 2022 11:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Inflation is soaring. How does the inflation rate compare to 45 years of pay raises and COLAs?

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July 5, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9358 +0.03% +1.19%
F Fund $18.9662 +0.31% -9.19%
C Fund $58.3001 +0.18% -18.97%
S Fund $61.7314 +1.15% -26.02%
I Fund $31.3561 -1.89% -20.50%
L Income $22.3852 -0.06% -4.68%
L 2025 $11.1712 -0.13% -8.79%
L 2030 $38.0606 -0.22% -12.65%
L 2035 $11.2902 -0.24% -13.97%
L 2040 $42.2190 -0.26% -15.22%
L 2045 $11.4391 -0.28% -16.34%
L 2050 $24.8094 -0.30% -17.37%
L 2055 $11.8651 -0.40% -20.27%
L 2060 $11.8642 -0.40% -20.28%
L 2065 $11.8632 -0.40% -20.29%
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