Tag: COLA
Benefits Cuts from 2020 Budget Mirror Past Proposals
Recent proposed cuts to federal employees’ benefits appear to be the same as ones from past budget proposals. Here is a recap.
Trying Again to Change Social Security’s COLA Formula
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change the COLA formula for Social Security to pay higher benefits.
Don’t Hold Your Breath
The author says that while a couple of bills that would boost federal retirement benefits are welcome news, they are unlikely to become law.
Connolly Trying Again to Change FERS COLAs
Legislation has been reintroduced to equalize COLAs paid to federal retirees under FERS and CSRS.
Is Social Security Welfare or Insurance?
New legislation promises to keep Social Security solvent for the rest of the century, but the author says the devil is in the details of the bill.
Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to increase the size of COLAs paid to some federal retirees.
Most Military Retirees to See Pay Increase in 2019
Most military retirees will see a pay increase next year thanks to a cost of living adjustment.
How Does the Annual COLA Affect FERS Transferees?
I am a FERS Transferee. How does the cost of living adjustment (COLA) affect my annuity payment?
When Will the COLA Increase Appear in My Annuity Check?
I am a federal retiree. When will I see the annual COLA increase in my annuity payments?
How is the Annual COLA Different from an Annual Pay Raise?
Feedback we get indicates there is confusion about differences between the annual COLA and pay raise (understandably so). The author explains the differences.
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