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Inflation, 2023 Federal Pay Raise, and Declining Wealth As 2022 Winds Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: December 13, 2022 8:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of November 2022 and its impact on everyday items: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars, gas

While the anticipated 2023 federal pay raise is 4.6%, on average, inflation has slowed to an annual increase of 7.1%.

Inflation Up 8.3% Despite Decline in Gas Prices

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: September 14, 2022 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of August 2022 and its impact on everyday items: food, electricity, clothing, new cars and gasoline

The 2nd month of inflation data used to calculate the COLA payment that will begin in January is now available. Here are the latest figures and COLA projections.

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.

Inflation Rate Soars to 7.5%; Comparing 45 Years of Federal Raises, Inflation, and COLAs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 15, 2022 11:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Inflation is soaring. How does the inflation rate compare to 45 years of pay raises and COLAs?

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.

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?

How Storms in the Gulf Can Affect Your COLA

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldAugust 24, 2020 4:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Storm clouds and a bolt of lightning pictured in the background behind a yellow road caution sign that reads 'hurricane season'

How can tropical weather affect the COLA for federal retirees? The author explains the impact two Gulf storms could have.

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