How to Calculate Your 2022 COLA (Current Max Projection: 6.1%)
How is the 2022 COLA calculated for different groupings of federal retirees?
Social Security
Stay informed on Social Security updates that affect federal employees and retirees, especially those covered under FERS. Explore news and analysis on Social Security COLAs, benefit calculations, earnings limits, claiming strategies, and policy changes that influence retirement income. Find clear explanations of how Social Security integrates with FERS benefits, the FERS supplement, and long‑term financial planning. Keep up with legislative developments, inflation trends, and key rules that shape Social Security benefits for federal retirees.
When Should a Married Couple Avoid Delaying Social Security?
As the author illustrates, when each spouse begins drawing Social Security can have a significant impact on the other’s benefits.
Read This Before Taking a Job in Retirement
If you work in retirement, you could find that your benefits are reduced if you earn too much money.
Is Social Security Taxed in Your State?
Are there any states that tax Social Security benefits? A new report provides important information for retirees.
Is Social Security Taxed Twice?
Federal employees are often surprised to learn that their Social Security benefits are taxed, sometimes at a pretty high rate.
The Big Problem with the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a very common strategy for taking income during retirement. The author highlights some risk factors to be aware of with this strategy.
When Should Federal Retirees Take Social Security?
When should federal retirees under FERS take Social Security? There are many factors to consider.
The Passage of Time is Killing Social Security
The author says that Social Security heads further down the road of insolvency with the more time that passes without a viable fix from Washington.
COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?
The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?
