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Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 11, 2025 9:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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.

2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 15, 2025 10:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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.

Inflation, CPI, and the 2025 COLA: “We’re in the Money, The Skies are Sunny”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 11, 2024 10:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Impact of inflation on everyday items as of June 2024: Food, electricity, shelter, new cars and transportation services

“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.

March Inflation Report: Why It’s Important

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 10, 2024 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Impact of inflation on everyday items as of March 2024: Food, electricity, shelter, new cars and transportation services

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.

Core Inflation is Up But Index for Next COLA is Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2023 9:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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.

2024 COLA Finalized: How Much is It and Who Will Receive the Full COLA?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 12, 2023 9:05 AM | Updated: Nov 14, 2023 8:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Impact of inflation on everyday items as of September 2023: Food away from home, electricity, shelter, new cars and transportation services

The 2024 COLA has been released! Here is what federal retirees can expect for next year.

Inflation Slows Down—2024 COLA Increase May be 2% or Less

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 12, 2023 9:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The latest inflation figures are out for June. What is the impact on the 2024 COLA?

Is Inflation 5% or 14%? It Depends on How It’s Measured

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2023 10:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation was raging in 1980 and again in 2022. How the government measures inflation has changed, and you will be amazed at the difference.

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2022 9:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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. SmithSep 13, 2022 7:04 AM | Updated: Sep 14, 2022 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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.

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