How Does the Annual COLA Affect FERS Transferees?
I am a FERS Transferee. How does the cost of living adjustment (COLA) affect my annuity payment?
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
I am a FERS Transferee. How does the cost of living adjustment (COLA) affect my annuity payment?
I am a federal retiree. When will I see the annual COLA increase in my annuity payments?
Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?
Is it true that there is an income limit for federal retirees under FERS who work after retiring from federal service?
I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?
How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?
I entered federal service late in my working life (at age 52). Will my federal retirement benefits be a meaningful source of income for me?
I contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan from tax exempt combat zone pay. What will happen when I begin withdrawing money from the TSP?
I’m retiring in a few years and I’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m not married. What are the pros and cons of marrying before or after retirement?
I’ve read about what to do with my TSP after retirement, but I believe all we can do is use common sense and hope that our money will grow and last.