COLA is an acronym for cost-of-living-adjustment which is an increase applied to certain types of income to help combat inflation. In 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a COLA increase of 3.2%, based on inflation-related data from the U.S. Department of Labor. The mi...
Ronald Sharma of Cuvu College came from behind to win gold in the Junior Boys 400 metres final, George Simpson of Suva Grammar School settled for silver while Tomasi Tuitatava of Natabua High School will settle for the bronze. Iliesa Ratubalavu of Cuvu College has edged RKS to win gold...
What is the VA benefits COLA increase for 2025? Earlier this month, Congress passed anew lawthat ties veterans' benefits to Social Security's cost-of-living increase. Called the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the law directs the VA to increase veterans' benefits...
Military retirement pay and various VA benefits receive a yearly COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) increase to keep pace with inflation. The COLA for 2024 is 3.2%, and for 2025, it will be 2.5%. COLA additionally impacts Social Security checks, disability compensation, and other pensions/benefit...
Visa Vakatuinaiau of RKS won gold in the Sub Junior Boys Long Jump, Benjamin Joseph of Marist Brothers High School won silver while Viliame Naliva of Xavier College took out the bronze medal. Vakatuinaiau says this is his first time to compete in the Coca-Cola Games and when he saw...
International School Suva’s Frances Bakaniceva stormed home to win gold in the junior boys division, Aminiasi Tavailagi of RKS settled for silver while Salamisa Masi of Gospel High School finished in third place to win bronze. Agnes Levana of Immaculate Conception ...
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This is after Digicel Fiji gave an $8,000 sponsorship to the Coca Cola Games committee for the cash prizes and the preparation for the games this month. The overall best male and female athletes will also be walking away with Digicel handsets. ...
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programs to be taxed. The Department of Defense started distributing OCONUS COLA in 1947, so the allowance is not taxed. However, CONUS COLA is taxed because it was established in January of 2002, so it is taxable. To make up for the difference, CONUS COLA incorporates a 14% increase. ...