Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
Articles in this section cover the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired federal employees. Our authors illuminate the intricacies of the COLA and its significant impact on the financial well-being of federal retirees. Discover insights into the factors influencing COLA calculations, the historical trends in adjustments, and how these annual changes directly affect the purchasing power of retired federal workers. Stay informed about the latest updates, legislative changes, and expert analyses about the COLA, ensuring retirees are equipped with the knowledge necessary to navigate their finances effectively. Explore our articles to gain a comprehensive understanding of the annual adjustments that play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape for retired federal employees.
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
The COLA for 2020 has been met with a tepid response. The author explains how it is calculated as well as prospects for seeing higher future COLAs.
Federal retirees can expect a modest COLA in 2020 now that the official inflation data have been released.
Inflation did not rear its ugly head in August. That may not be good news for federal retirees and Social Security beneficiaries.
We do not yet know the COLA amount for 2020 but the latest data available is now in.
How is the COLA looking for Social Security recipients in 2020? The latest inflation data provide some insight.
What are the differences in a COLA, pay raise and locality pay? Who is impacted by each of these?
What are the key differences between survivor annuities and life insurance? The author provides an explanation.
What is the likelihood that COLA recipients see an increase in their annuity payments in January?
Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.