Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
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I was shocked by the small pay increases under the new locality areas. Am I missing something?
I just received my first interim FERS payment. When can I expect to begin receiving the supplement?
If you take the FERS refund, what portion of the contributions do you get back?