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.
Federal employees outside of the contiguous 48 states are paid differently than most FedSmith readers who usually get an annual raise and locality pay. OPM did a survey on housing costs in these areas outside the 48 contiguous states and has published the results.
The COLA adjustment for retirees won’t be final until the September figures are calculated. For now, the differential is 3.1%.
Many Federal retirees are on track for a 2.9% increase next year–and the figure is likely to be higher by the end of September.
Many federal retirees can look forward to a larger than expected increase in their annuity check in January 2006.
Some federal retirees may get a higher pay raise than active federal employees in 2006.
Federal employee health insurance premiums going up average of 7.9% in 2005
