Deferred Retirement for a Departing Federal Employee
These are some facts about deferred retirement that could be critical for a federal employee.
Author: John Grobe
How Some Federal Employees Can Avoid a 10% Penalty on TSP Withdrawals
Certain categories of federal annuitants can now make penalty free withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan. Here is how to avoid incurring this 10% penalty.
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible to Retire?
What happens to your benefits as a federal employee if you leave before you are eligible to retire from federal service?
Why Would I Have to Pay More Than $134 in Medicare Part B Premiums?
I was told by a colleague of mine that she has to pay more than the $134 Medicare Part B premium. Why is this the case?
Buyouts and Early Outs
The author provides some general information about early outs and buyouts along with questions federal employees should ask themselves if they are considering taking one of these.
Will Retiring in the Middle of December Lower My FERS Pension?
I understand that there is often a “best date” to retire to maximize one’s pension, but I want to retire in the middle of December 2017 to take my family on vacation. What effect will that have on my FERS pension?
Why are TSP Annuities the Least Popular Withdrawal Choice?
FedSmith.com author John Grobe recently stated that TSP annuities are one of the least popular withdrawal choices for plan participants. One user wanted to know why this was the case. Here is his answer.
When Does an Employee Have to Retire to Receive the 2017 COLA?
An employee who plans to retire on 1/3/2017 wants to know if he has to be off of the government’s payroll by 12/31/16 to receive the COLA. The author provides the answer.
How is the TSP Annuity Supplied by MetLife Calculated?
Can you tell me how the TSP annuity that is supplied by MetLife is calculated? I have been given a bunch of different answers and none match what the TSP rate is offering (which is of course much lower).
Federal Retirees: Don’t Get Bitten by the Estimated Tax Penalty
New retirees are prone to getting caught by the estimated tax penalty, or ETP. Here are some tips on how federal retirees can avoid getting hit with extra taxes and penalties under this rule.
