Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part I – How COLAs Work for CSRS and CSRS-Offset Federal employees are eligible to receive annual government-wide pay increases and locality pay adjustment increases each year. The government-wide pay increase each year is set ... Read More

Join Dan and Katelyn as they unravel the complexities of Thrift Savings Plan loans and provide insights into why it may not be your best option. Plus – 2025 COLA estimates. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 43): Decoding TSP Loans – ... Read More

After an 8.7% COLA in 2023 and a 3.2% adjustment in 2024, the downward trend is expected to continue for Social Security’s 2025 COLA. Current estimates predict 2.4%. Retired federal employees receiving a CSRS pension receive the same cost-of-living adjustment ... Read More

What is a NAF federal employee? What is the difference from a regular federal employee? Learn about the benefits, retirement options, and more! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Financial Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. ... Read More

A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients. And NASA project with private space company burned up in the atmosphere. Also – federal judge says postal worker can carry firearm in federal building. Away from ... Read More

The roundup of news for federal workers. Learn about the SECURE Act 2.0, proposed legislation to equalize cost-of-living adjustments for FERS retirees, and what’s up with the potential shutdown? This week’s overview of news for federal employees covers three important ... Read More

Inflation cooling off? Katelyn takes a look at next year’s COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security. Also – the best dates in 2024 to retire from federal service. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 21): 2024 COLA and Best Dates to ... Read More

The 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will apply to CSRS and Social Security. FERS annuitants will see a 2.2% adjustment. A little higher than the 3.0% predicted at the end of August, the Social Security Administration recently announced next year’s COLA ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn review the 2024 Federal Pay Raise as Biden recently approved the 5.2% figure. Also- the latest outlook for next year’s COLA. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 14): 2024 Federal Pay Raise Update This week’s podcast has some breaking ... Read More

Pay raise at the NSA, plus estimates for next year’s COLA and TSP Contributions. In a weekly roundup of news from around the federal workforce, we’re looking at recent events concerning to employee benefits. For current employees, estimates have been ... Read More