House Budget Committee Targets Federal Employee Pensions
The House Budget Committee’s 2018 budget proposal suggests reforming civil service pensions to “put them on a better fiscal path.”
COLA
Stay informed on the latest COLA updates for federal retirees, including annual Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment announcements, calculation methods, and policy changes that affect retirement income under FERS and CSRS. Explore clear explanations of how COLA percentages are determined, historical trends in federal retiree COLAs, and the impact of inflation on long‑term financial security. Find timely analysis, legislative developments, and expert insights to help federal retirees understand how annual COLA changes influence their purchasing power and overall retirement planning.
House Republicans Push Back Against Proposed Benefits Cuts
A group of House Republicans recently went on record as being against proposed cuts to federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Annual COLA Inching Toward 2% for January 2018
The COLA increase for 2018 is edging higher. Here is an outlook for the 2018 COLA and proposals that could impact your current and future federal retirement.
Letters Express Opposition to Proposed Benefits Cuts
Two letters were sent last week to Congress expressing opposition to proposed cuts to federal employee benefits in the White House’s budget proposal.
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Their Retirement Benefits?
I’m worried about recent proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits. Is there anything federal employees can do to prevent this from happening?
Tentative Agreement Announced to Give Postal Employees a Pay Raise
The National Association of Letter Carriers recently announced a tentative agreement that would give pay raises and COLAs to a number of Postal employees.
From COLA to Diet COLA: What the Budget Proposal Means for Your Retirement
The author says that the proposed COLA cuts in the White House budget proposal are neither fair nor warranted. He offers a better solution.
2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
Scrutinizing Federal Employee Benefits
Are changes likely to be made to federal employee benefits? New proposals will likely be upsetting to some readers. Here is an analysis.
