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More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDecember 21, 2020 8:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.

Lawmakers Push for 3% COLA in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 22, 2020 12:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to provide a higher COLA to retirees in 2021.

2021 COLA for Federal Retirees: 1.3%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 13, 2020 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Here are details on the annual cost of living adjustment federal retirees can expect in 2021.

1.2% COLA in 2021 for Federal Retirees and Social Security?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 14, 2020 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is the likely amount for a 2021 COLA?

How Storms in the Gulf Can Affect Your COLA

By Michael WaldAugust 24, 2020 4:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How can tropical weather affect the COLA for federal retirees? The author explains the impact two Gulf storms could have.

Annual Pay Raise vs. COLA: How Are They Different?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 28, 2020 2:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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There is a lot of confusion about the difference between a COLA for federal retirees and a pay raise for federal employees. Here is a summary of the differences.

What June CPI Data Say About the 2021 COLA

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJuly 27, 2020 11:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The latest CPI-W figures suggest a small COLA for federal retirees in 2021, but the author points out that it may be the start of a more positive trend.

Is the Annual COLA Calculation Accurate? GAO Weighs In.

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 19, 2020 6:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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GAO recommends the BLS evaluate the data sources used to calculate the annual COLA as they may not be accurate.

No COLA in 2021?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2020 11:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Is there a possibility or probability of no cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2021 for Social Security recipients and federal retirees?

Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 20, 2020 1:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.

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