"...How big will the COLA be for retired federal employees and Social Security recipients in 2018? Will current federal employees receive more or less than the 2018 COLA?
As of July, the relevant figure for the 2018 COLA increase is 1.6%. That is not the final amount that will be applicable in January 2018.
The cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients and federal retirees has averaged about..."
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