How Storms in the Gulf Can Affect Your COLA
How can tropical weather affect the COLA for federal retirees? The author explains the impact two Gulf storms could have.
Hurricane Harvey
Hurricanes in August and September Dramatically Impacted 2018 COLA
Two major hurricanes were a big factor in a higher COLA for federal retirees in 2018. The author explains how this happened.
Retirees Remain on Track for at Least Modest COLA in January
Without factoring in the effects of the two recent major hurricanes, federal retirees remained on track for a modest COLA in January based on August CPI data.
Update on Harvey’s Impact on Gas Prices and COLA
Hurricane Harvey has created a disruption in oil production and gas prices which could impact next year’s COLA. The author provides an update.
TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
The TSP has announced temporary relaxation of its hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.
TSP Hardship Withdrawals and Hurricane Harvey
Based on past experience, the TSP may provide aid to federal employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey via hardship in-service withdrawals.
Hurricane Harvey, Gas Prices, and COLA
Hurricane Harvey may cause gasoline prices to jump which could ultimately be a boon to federal retirees.
