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2022 COLA: Why Are FERS and CSRS Different?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 9, 2021 6:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.

Social Security COLA Projected to Be the Highest In Decades

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: August 2, 2021 10:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Social Security recipients are likely to get a big COLA in 2022, but the author notes that this is a major financial burden for the program.

This Retirement Mistake Could Cut Your Pension by 15%

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 28, 2021 10:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.

How to Calculate Your 2022 COLA (Current Max Projection: 6.1%)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 15, 2021 12:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How is the 2022 COLA calculated for different groupings of federal retirees?

2022 COLA Data Shooting Higher: 6.1% Annual Inflation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 13, 2021 10:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The projected COLA increase for 2022 keeps going up. The latest inflation figures show inflation increasing and projected 6.1% COLA for 2022.

2022 FERS COLA: Good News and Bad News

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsUpdated: June 29, 2021 4:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is up this year which will likely boost next year’s COLA for federal retirees, but there is some bad news for FERS retirees.

Inflation Jumps to 5% Annual Increase: Latest COLA Estimate for 2022

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: June 11, 2021 12:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation is increasing more than expected. The May inflation rate was 5% over a 12-month period. What does this mean for the annual COLA?

Will 2022 Beat the 2021 COLA?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2021 11:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Could the 2022 COLA go as high as 4.7%, or will inflation increases start to recede?

COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 15, 2021 5:56 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?

A Great Age to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsUpdated: March 25, 2021 3:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

While there is no “perfect” age for a federal employee to retire, there are some benefits to waiting until at least age 62.

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