John Grobe
John Grobe is President of Federal Career Experts, a consulting firm that specializes in federal retirement and career transition issues. He is also affiliated with TSP Safety Net. John retired from federal service after 25 years of progressively more responsible human resources positions. He is the author of Understanding the Federal Retirement Systems and Career Transition: A Guide for Federal Employees, both published by the Federal Management Institute. Federal Career Experts provides pre-retirement seminars for a wide variety of federal agencies.
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?
Roth Re-Characterization Deadline Fast Approaching
Have you re-characterized a Roth IRA? This October has an important deadline for taxpayers using this technique.
Is ‘When Actually Employed’ Service Treated Differently From Full-Time Service?
Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?
What is Discontinued Service Retirement?
Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) is the only type of federal retirement that is not considered voluntary. These are some examples.
What Does ‘Creditable Civilian Service’ Mean?
I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?
How is Your Retirement Annuity Calculated When Switching From CSRS to FERS?
How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?
Will My Federal Retirement Benefits Be a Meaningful Source of Income for Me?
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?
The Cost of the Proposed Benefits Cuts
The author says that recent proposals will end up reducing federal employees’ benefits by more than the value of the TSP’s F, S and I Funds combined.
TSP and Combat Zone Pay
I contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan from tax exempt combat zone pay. What will happen when I begin withdrawing money from the TSP?
Have You Checked Your Social Security Statement for Errors?
What should you do if you find errors in your Social Security statement? The author lists some suggestions and also highlights the need to periodically check your statements.
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