Tag: COLA
No Increase in Latest 2020 COLA Figure
Inflation did not rear its ugly head in August. That may not be good news for federal retirees and Social Security beneficiaries.
Calculating the 2020 COLA
We do not yet know the COLA amount for 2020 but the latest data available is now in.
Pay Raise, a COLA and Locality Pay
What are the differences in a COLA, pay raise and locality pay? Who is impacted by each of these?
Unbiased Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance
What are the key differences between survivor annuities and life insurance? The author provides an explanation.
Anticipating the 2020 COLA
What is the likelihood that COLA recipients see an increase in their annuity payments in January?
COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises
Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.
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.
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