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.
Inflation
Inflation Raging in 2022: Anticipating 2023 COLA? CPI-W Up 9.4% in One Year
Anticipating a big 2023 COLA? The CPI-W is now up 9.4% in one year based on inflation data from March 2022.
Predicting the 2023 COLA and How to Avoid the Surprise of a Lower Annuity Payment
What is the latest 2023 COLA prediction? If federal employees plan to retire in 2022, will they get the 2023 COLA?
Are We Headed for a Recession?
Is a recession coming, and if so, what can federal employees do to prepare?
What Recency Bias Can Teach Us About Intelligent TSP Investing
What is recency bias, and how can it derail your investing decisions?
Will Next COLA Match 7.4% of 1982? CPI-W Index Up 8.6% in 12 Months
The 2022 COLA was 5.9%—the largest in 40 years. The CPI-W for February is up 8.5% in 12 months. Will the 2023 COLA go even higher?
Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and How Investors Should Respond
Stock market volatility has increased after Russia invaded Ukraine. How should investors respond?
War, Inflation, COVID: TSP Performance Drops in February, But One Fund Still Up 16%+ For 12 Months
TSP stock funds are down for the second month in a row as a result of inflation and the war in Ukraine. The results over the past 12-months are still favorable.
Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up
How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.
How To Survive Inflation in 2022
Rising inflation is likely to make the stock market volatile in 2022. Here are some tips on how to keep your investment goals on track.
