Inflation Jumps to 5% Annual Increase: Latest COLA Estimate for 2022
Inflation is increasing more than expected. The May inflation rate was 5% over a 12-month period. What does this mean for the annual COLA?
Inflation
COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?
The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?
More Big Risks for FERS Retirees
Have you considered these inherent risks to your retirement plans?
3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement
These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.
The Things You Don’t Know Are What Can Wreck Your Retirement
The things we don’t know are what can often hurt us when it comes to retirement planning. These are some common ones for federal employees to be aware of.
TSP Distribution Rules and the Coronavirus Don’t Mix
The author says that the new TSP distribution rules can exacerbate losses in a stock market downturn.
Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
Federal Employee Annual Raises and Inflation
An earlier article compared the average federal pay raise for a number of years to the rate of inflation. Some readers wanted more data. Here it is.
Federal Employee Pay Raises and Inflation
How do annual federal employee pay increases compare with the annual inflation rate? Here is a chart showing 23 years of data.
Are CD’s a Good Retirement Investment Choice?
Are CD’s (Certificates of Deposit) a good investment option when planning for retirement?