Calculating Your 2022 COLA With Eager Anticipation
The 2022 COLA will be determined by inflation during a three-month period. Here are the latest inflation figures impacting the January COLA payment.
Articles in this section cover the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired federal employees. Our authors illuminate the intricacies of the COLA and its significant impact on the financial well-being of federal retirees. Discover insights into the factors influencing COLA calculations, the historical trends in adjustments, and how these annual changes directly affect the purchasing power of retired federal workers. Stay informed about the latest updates, legislative changes, and expert analyses about the COLA, ensuring retirees are equipped with the knowledge necessary to navigate their finances effectively. Explore our articles to gain a comprehensive understanding of the annual adjustments that play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape for retired federal employees.
The 2022 COLA will be determined by inflation during a three-month period. Here are the latest inflation figures impacting the January COLA payment.
Enjoying your Social Security benefit prior to age 65 means less money to pay the Medicare Part B premiums – for the rest of your life.
Federal pay raises granted over 8 years totaled 13.1%, however, the actual average salary went up 18.6%. In DC, the average salary went up 21%.
Inflation is up again in July. There is another higher projection for the 2022 COLA figure to be announced in October.
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 recipients are likely to get a big COLA in 2022, but the author notes that this is a major financial burden for the program.
Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.
How is the 2022 COLA calculated for different groupings of federal retirees?
The projected COLA increase for 2022 keeps going up. The latest inflation figures show inflation increasing and projected 6.1% COLA for 2022.
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.