Pay Raises, COLAs, Politics, 7.8% Inflation, and Federal Retirement
Are the retirement decisions by federal employees impacted by politics and policy decisions?
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5.8% Inflation in Consumer Prices Eroding Value of Salaries and COLA
New data show a 40-year inflation surge in consumer prices further eroding recent salary and COLA increases.
Inflation Rate Continues to Go Up Reducing Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise
The inflation rate measured by the CPI-W went up 7.8% in 2021 reducing purchasing power of the 2022 COLA and pay raise now in effect.
Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
Biggest Events for Federal Employees in 2021
A vaccine mandate, a big COLA, and more telework: these are some of the biggest events for federal employees in 2021.
Top Ways for Federal Retirees to Boost Their Income in 2022
With inflation rising and health insurance costs increasing every year, federal retirees need to budget carefully. These are some helpful resources.
Inflation Soars Again: Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Going Down
Inflation is soaring. The 2022 COLA will be 5.9%. Inflation is now at 7.6% over 12 months per the CPI-W and the 2022 federal pay raise is projected at 2.7%.
What Inflation Does to Your Federal Retirement
Inflation has been rising at a much higher rate than usual. How can this impact a federal employee’s retirement?
Your 2022 Federal Pay Raise, COLA, and Why 2021 Inflation Is Important
The 2021 inflation rate so far is now 6.2%. With a projected 2022 federal pay raise of 2.7%, and a COLA of 5.9%, purchasing power is declining fast.
2022 COLA: 5.9%; Largest in 40 Years
The 2022 COLA will be the largest increase in 40 years, a fact obviously of interest to federal retirees and Social Security recipients.
