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.
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?
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.
