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2026 COLA Projections Increasing With Latest Inflation Trends

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 15, 2025 10:03 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The June inflation data are likely to result in a higher 2026 COLA projection than the 2025 increase of 2.5%.

The Dangers of Inflation with VERA and DRP

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJun 2, 2025 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation erodes retirement savings over time. Without growth investments, pensions and savings may lose value, especially before age 62.

Inflation, 2026 COLA and the Latest Consumer Price Index

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 13, 2025 10:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation is at its lowest level since February 2021, just before it started rapidly increasing along with COLA rates for federal retirees.

Panicking Over Your TSP? Time to Look at I Fund In Your TSP Portfolio?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 10, 2025 9:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Investment returns change as the markets change. Diversification decreases risk. Are TSP investors adequately invested in the I Fund? And what did the CPI do in March?

Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.

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.

COLA Calculations, Inflation and Stock Market Records

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 13, 2024 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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America had an election and inflation was a factor for voters. The stock market is booming. Here are the latest inflation figures and how the COLA compares to pay raises over time.

Federal Employees Report Higher Pay Satisfaction in 2024 FEVS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 21, 2024 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The 2024 FEVS results show a rebound in federal employees’ pay satisfaction. Inflation appears to be driving the fluctuations in the scores.

August Inflation Rate Reduces Likely 2025 COLA—But Still Above Projected Annual Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 11, 2024 9:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.

Are You Asking the Right Retirement Questions?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveySep 10, 2024 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some important questions federal employees should ask to help with constructing a retirement plan.

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Daily TSP Performance

July 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.2073 +0.01% +2.42%
F Fund $20.0756 +0.19% +3.07%
C Fund $99.6565 +0.32% +7.24%
S Fund $93.6717 +0.85% +3.90%
I Fund $49.4016 +0.22% +17.91%
L Income $28.0188 +0.11% +4.78%
L 2030 $54.2374 +0.22% +7.52%
L 2035 $16.4188 +0.25% +7.98%
L 2040 $62.6609 +0.27% +8.44%
L 2045 $17.2692 +0.29% +8.83%
L 2050 $38.1097 +0.30% +9.21%
L 2055 $19.4184 +0.35% +10.44%
L 2060 $19.4160 +0.35% +10.44%
L 2065 $19.4135 +0.35% +10.44%
L 2070 $11.5059 +0.35% +10.45%
L 2075 $10.0505 +0.35% %
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