2023 Federal Pay Raise, Inflation, and Wishful Thinking
What are the prospects for a larger 2023 federal pay raise? Will the highest inflation in 40 years have an impact?
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Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder
Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.
High Inflation and A Bear Market: Will “Double Whammy” Impact 4.6% Proposed Pay Raise?
Two of the TSP stock funds are now in bear market territory and inflation is raging. What does history show about a federal pay raise during high inflation?
Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA, and Why TSP Dropped Dramatically in One Day
The 2022 inflation rate is rising rapidly. Here is why the TSP funds have fallen sharply and what it all means for the 2023 COLA estimate.
TSP Changes Imminent as TSP Dips, Dives, and Bumps
The TSP has been volatile and significant changes for the TSP are imminent. All TSP Funds are down in 2022 except for the G Fund.
Inflation Rate, 2023 COLA Prediction, and How Much Your TSP is Declining
The increase in the inflation rate slowed in April but is still rising at a pace not experienced in decades. What is the impact on the 2023 COLA and the TSP?
2022 TSP Performance: Worst Start for Stocks Since World War II
The performance of the TSP funds so far in 2022 reflects the worst start for stocks since World War II.
How to Deal with Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are projected to increase to deal with rapidly rising inflation in 2022. What does this mean for federal employees?
Projecting Your 2023 COLA During Rapid Inflation: Is This New COLA Projection Impacting Your Retirement Plans?
Inflation is going up fast. So are the 2023 COLA estimates. Will this influence your decision about when to retire?
Revisiting the 7 Biggest Risks to Federal Retirees 5 Years Later
These are 7 risks federal employees face in retirement. Some of them have become a greater threat in the last 5 years.
