Should Federal Employees Retire Amidst High Inflation?
Inflation is at its highest levels in over 40 years. For federal employees who may be considering retiring, is now a good time?
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Is the Bear Market Over?
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
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
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
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
Despite aid from the Postal Service Reform Act, USPS 2022 third quarter financial performance was strained due to rising 2022 inflation.
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.
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.
