John Grobe
John Grobe is President of Federal Career Experts, a firm that provides pre-retirement training and seminars to a wide variety of federal agencies. FCE's instructors are all retired federal retirement specialists who educate class participants on the ins and outs of federal retirement and benefits; there is never an attempt to influence participants to invest a certain way, or to purchase any financial products. John and FCE specialize in retirement for special category employees, such as law enforcement officers.
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.
Marrying Before or After Your Federal Retirement: Pros vs. Cons
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?
Can LEO Employees Extend Their Service Outside of Law Enforcement to Become Eligible for the 1.1% Annuity Computation?
Can a law enforcement employee extend working years in a non-law enforcement capacity to become eligible for the 1.1% FERS annuity calculation?
What Impact Does Sick Leave Have on the FERS Annuity Computation?
Because unused sick leave is used in the computation of my annuity, will it allow me to receive the 1.1% FERS computation factor?
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