Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA with it. Federal retirees and Social Security recipients face uncertainty over next year’s benefit increase.
Federal retirees could see a 2.8% COLA boost in 2026—September’s CPI will decide the final increase in benefits.
The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.
Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.
“We’re in the money” was a hit song in 1933 as Hollywood tried to project a favorable view of the economy. Today, inflation news is good. “We’re in the money” again.
The March CPI report shows continuing inflation so far in 2024. This may mean a higher 2025 COLA but a negative economic impact on all consumers.
The latest inflation report reflecting economic activity in November has been released. Core inflation is still rising and the index used for the COLA is down.
The 2024 COLA has been released! Here is what federal retirees can expect for next year.
The latest inflation figures are out for June. What is the impact on the 2024 COLA?
Inflation was raging in 1980 and again in 2022. How the government measures inflation has changed, and you will be amazed at the difference.
