2023 COLA Update: CPI-W Up 9.1% in One Year
The latest 2022 inflation update and the first month used in the 2023 COLA calculation are now official. Here are the results.
Inflation
Why A Recession in 2022 Will Be Unlike Any Other
The author says that the 2022 recession is likely to be different from any that have occurred in the past.
Good or Bad News? 2023 COLA Estimates: 10.5%? 10.8%? 11.4%?
2023 COLA estimates are now above 10%, and one prediction is as high as 11.4%.
Could Old School Budgeting Help Mitigate Massive Inflation?
Many people do not focus on budgeting, but with 2022 inflation rising rapidly, a good budget strategy can help keep your financial plan on track.
Some Federal Employees Could Get Inflation Bonus in 2023
A draft bill in Congress is proposing paying some federal employees a 2023 inflation bonus to help offset rapidly rising inflation.
2023 COLA Update: Inflation Up, Highest Since 1981
Inflation and the 2023 COLA have captured the interest of many readers. Here are the latest figures as of June 2022.
TSP Transfers to G Fund Up 249% As Stock Values Decline
As 2022 TSP performance suffers amid a declining stock market, TSP transfers to the G Fund increased 249% in one month. The G Fund is now the largest TSP Fund.
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?
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?
