Inflation affects every retiree, but not all federal retirees receive the same cost-of-living protection All News โ Federal News Network By: Terry Gerton 26 October 2026 at 16:57 "The purpose of a [COLA] is to make sure your annuity and your retirement income isn't devalued because prices continue to rise," said John Hatton. ยฉ Federal News Network
2027 COLA is 3.6% for many retirees, but some feds will see a smaller adjustment All News โ Federal News Network By: Drew Friedman 14 October 2026 at 09:48 A 2027 COLA of 3.6% will be added to Social Security payments and retirement benefits in January. But FERS annuitants will see a smaller 2.6% adjustment. ยฉ Getty Images/JJ Gouinbackground, no people
Is 62 the new 59? All News โ Federal News Network By: commentators 8 October 2026 at 17:22 The benefits of waiting until 62 are significant. That can be a tough pill to swallow if you had a different number in mind for retirement. ยฉ Federal News NetworkRETIREMENT_06