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2022 Inflation Continues Going Up; FERS Retirees Still Get 1% Less Than CSRS on 2023 COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 10, 2022 9:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of October 2022 and its impact on everyday items: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars, gas

Inflation is still with us in 2022. The latest inflation figures are no longer at a 40-year high, but consumers are still feeling pinched.

4.1% Differential Between 2023 Pay Raise, COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 19, 2022 8:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising fast, and the 2023 COLA was just announced. Even with a projected 2023 pay raise of 4.6%, purchasing power is declining fast.

2023 COLA for Federal Retirees Highest Since 1981

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 13, 2022 9:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of September 2022 and its impact on everyday items: Food at home, electricity, shelter, new cars, gas

The 2023 COLA for federal retirees and Social Security recipients has been announced and will be the largest in since 1981.

Highest Expected 2023 COLA for Social Security in 40 Years

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSeptember 16, 2022 1:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2023 COLA could be the largest for federal retirees in 40+ years.

Should Federal Employees Retire Amidst High Inflation?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzSeptember 15, 2022 12:36 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation is at its highest levels in over 40 years. For federal employees who may be considering retiring, is now a good time?

Is the Bear Market Over?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSeptember 13, 2022 2:51 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

As the author explains, the current economic conditions are bizarre. What does this mean for federal employees planning for retirement?

Inflation Up 8.3% Despite Decline in Gas Prices

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: September 14, 2022 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2022 inflation over the last 12 months as of August 2022 and its impact on everyday items: food, electricity, clothing, new cars and gasoline

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.

A Perfect Retirement Storm? Comparing Pay Raise, Inflation, COLAs During Periods of High Inflation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 9, 2022 9:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Is 2022 a good year to retire? How do the annual pay raise, inflation, and COLAs compare during similar economic circumstances under Presidents Carter and Biden?

TSP Performance Continues to Suffer: One Core Fund Down 22% This Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 1, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Table with the August 2022 TSP fund performance

August TSP fund performance reflects the abysmal performance of the stock market in 2022. Other than the G Fund, all TSP Funds went down in August.

Rising 2022 Inflation Adds to USPS Q3 Losses

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 10, 2022 12:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Despite aid from the Postal Service Reform Act, USPS 2022 third quarter financial performance was strained due to rising 2022 inflation.

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Daily TSP Performance

March 17, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3749 +0.01% +0.81%
F Fund $18.7669 +0.84% +3.07%
C Fund $60.3210 -1.10% +2.41%
S Fund $61.7881 -2.23% +0.42%
I Fund $34.7143 -0.71% +2.27%
L Income $23.1494 -0.22% +1.31%
L 2025 $11.5965 -0.38% +1.51%
L 2030 $39.7814 -0.62% +1.81%
L 2035 $11.8140 -0.68% +1.90%
L 2040 $44.2320 -0.74% +1.98%
L 2045 $11.9942 -0.80% +2.04%
L 2050 $26.0404 -0.86% +2.10%
L 2055 $12.5255 -1.11% +2.14%
L 2060 $12.5243 -1.11% +2.14%
L 2065 $12.5229 -1.11% +2.14%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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