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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 percentages as of June 2022 for meat, fruits/vegetables, airfare, used cars, and gasoline

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.

Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 25, 2022 9:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.

Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA Prediction, and How Much Your TSP is Declining

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 11, 2022 10:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The increase in the inflation rate slowed in April but is still rising at a pace not experienced in decades. What is the impact on the 2023 COLA and the TSP?

Projecting Your 2023 COLA During Rapid Inflation: Is This New COLA Projection Impacting Your Retirement Plans?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 19, 2022 11:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is going up fast. So are the 2023 COLA estimates. Will this influence your decision about when to retire?

Inflation Raging in 2022: Anticipating 2023 COLA? CPI-W Up 9.4% in One Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 12, 2022 10:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Anticipating a big 2023 COLA? The CPI-W is now up 9.4% in one year based on inflation data from March 2022.

Predicting the 2023 COLA and How to Avoid the Surprise of a Lower Annuity Payment

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 9, 2022 9:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What is the latest 2023 COLA prediction? If federal employees plan to retire in 2022, will they get the 2023 COLA?

2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 17, 2022 8:59 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

With a significant differential between a COLA and pay raise in 2022 and 2023, many federal employees are likely to retire. Here is why.

Will Next COLA Match 7.4% of 1982? CPI-W Index Up 8.6% in 12 Months

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 10, 2022 10:29 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of person's hand pumping gas into a car overlaid on a stock chart in the background

The 2022 COLA was 5.9%—the largest in 40 years. The CPI-W for February is up 8.5% in 12 months. Will the 2023 COLA go even higher?

Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 23, 2022 3:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 27, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3946 +0.03% +0.92%
F Fund $18.6854 -0.96% +2.63%
C Fund $61.2737 +0.16% +4.02%
S Fund $62.6866 +0.91% +1.88%
I Fund $35.6894 +0.76% +5.15%
L Income $23.2750 +0.08% +1.86%
L 2025 $11.6896 +0.14% +2.33%
L 2030 $40.2627 +0.24% +3.04%
L 2035 $11.9693 +0.25% +3.24%
L 2040 $44.8614 +0.28% +3.43%
L 2045 $12.1759 +0.30% +3.59%
L 2050 $26.4597 +0.32% +3.74%
L 2055 $12.7729 +0.47% +4.16%
L 2060 $12.7717 +0.47% +4.16%
L 2065 $12.7702 +0.47% +4.16%
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