Full Social Security Retirement Benefits and a COLA Update
Requirements for full Social Security retirement benefits are changing in 2018. Also, here is an update on the 2018 COLA.
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.
Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees?
Why do current federal employees get a much higher pay raise than federal retirees? I am a retiree and feel that this is unfair.
2018 Federal Employee Pay Raise and COLAs
There is often confusion about the federal employee pay system. Here are some of the common misconceptions and an explanation.
Legislation Would Provide a COLA to Veterans
A pair of bills recently introduced in the House would provide an automatic cost of living adjustment for benefits provided to military veterans and their families.
COLA Wars
Recently proposed legislation would apply a new COLA for all federal benefits programs, but the author cautions that it may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Congress Considering Change in Calculating Retiree Benefit Increases
Recently introduced legislation would change the COLA used in computing federal employee retirement benefits.
Are There Any Proposed Cuts to Benefits of Retired Federal Employees?
I am a federal employee who is already retired under CSRS. Are there any proposals for retirement changes that would impact those of us who have already left federal service?
Proposed Retirement Changes for Federal Employees
Changes are likely to occur in the federal retirement program. Here are some probable proposals that would impact current and future federal retirees.
Why Isn’t the President Giving Federal Retirees a Higher Raise?
Why isn’t the president giving a higher pay raise to federal retirees? I am a federal retiree and seeing current federal employees get a higher raise than me I feel is unfair.
The Best of 2016
The FedSmith.com authors posted many articles in 2016 to keep our readers informed. These are some of our (and your) favorites.
