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What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 8, 2022 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.

Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 4, 2022 9:26 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees planning to retire at the end of 2022 to take advantage of the large 2023 COLA are likely to be disappointed.

4.1% Differential Between 2023 Pay Raise, COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 19, 2022 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising fast, and the 2023 COLA was just announced. Even with a projected 2023 pay raise of 4.6%, purchasing power is declining fast.

2023 COLA for Federal Retirees Highest Since 1981

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 13, 2022 9:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2023 COLA for federal retirees and Social Security recipients has been announced and will be the largest in since 1981.

Highest Expected 2023 COLA for Social Security in 40 Years

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSeptember 16, 2022 1:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2023 COLA could be the largest for federal retirees in 40+ years.

A Perfect Retirement Storm? Comparing Pay Raise, Inflation, COLAs During Periods of High Inflation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 9, 2022 9:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Is 2022 a good year to retire? How do the annual pay raise, inflation, and COLAs compare during similar economic circumstances under Presidents Carter and Biden?

2023 COLA Update: CPI-W Up 9.1% in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 10, 2022 10:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The latest 2022 inflation update and the first month used in the 2023 COLA calculation are now official. Here are the results.

Good or Bad News? 2023 COLA Estimates: 10.5%? 10.8%? 11.4%?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 18, 2022 6:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

2023 COLA estimates are now above 10%, and one prediction is as high as 11.4%.

2023 COLA Update: Inflation Up, Highest Since 1981

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 13, 2022 10:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation and the 2023 COLA have captured the interest of many readers. Here are the latest figures as of June 2022.

Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA, and Why TSP Dropped Dramatically in One Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 10, 2022 10:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2022 inflation rate is rising rapidly. Here is why the TSP funds have fallen sharply and what it all means for the 2023 COLA estimate.

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Daily TSP Performance

September 20, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.7283 +0.01% +2.86%
F Fund $18.2480 -0.05% +0.22%
C Fund $68.3417 -0.93% +16.02%
S Fund $67.9077 -0.73% +10.36%
I Fund $37.4073 -0.12% +10.21%
L Income $24.0645 -0.15% +5.31%
L 2025 $12.1946 -0.22% +6.75%
L 2030 $42.6033 -0.37% +9.03%
L 2035 $12.7074 -0.41% +9.61%
L 2040 $47.7969 -0.45% +10.20%
L 2045 $13.0106 -0.48% +10.69%
L 2050 $28.3637 -0.51% +11.21%
L 2055 $13.8803 -0.61% +13.19%
L 2060 $13.8786 -0.61% +13.19%
L 2065 $13.8765 -0.61% +13.18%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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