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Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.

Confusion About FERS Lump Sum Payout

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 30, 2014 6:44 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

I am under FERS, and I did just submit a non-spousal beneficiary form to HR for my pension. If there is no lump sum payout, then what would the beneficiary form be for?

Will I Forfeit My Pension If I Accept a Job with USPS?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 24, 2014 6:37 AM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 10:26 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment

I am a retired air traffic controller with the FAA after 25 yrs of service. Will I forfeit my pension from the FAA if I accept a job with the USPS?

Do ‘Unpaid Entries’ Change My Service Computation Date for Retirement?

By Ehren ClovisSep 18, 2014 7:16 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

I recently received a “Certified Summary of Federal Service” and noticed that there were several entries annotated with “FICA Only — Deposit Not Paid” and my SCD is a later date than I have had for the last 25 years or so. Did those unpaid entries change my SCD for retirement?

Social Security Taxes on Vacation Payout

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 15, 2014 5:19 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

If I retire near the end of the year, is my vacation payout going to be subject to Social Security tax if I have already reached the upper limit for payments under FERS?

What’s the Rationale Behind the Best Dates to Retire in 2014?

By Ehren ClovisSep 9, 2014 6:22 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Could you explain the rationale for the best dates to retire? For example why is Dec 28 better than Dec 31 for 2014?

How is My FEHB Premium Paid Until I Start Receiving My Pension?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 4, 2014 7:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

I’m retiring at the end of the year. How is my FEHB premium paid until I start receiving my monthly pension?

CSRS Offset

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 21, 2014 6:54 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

How does the CSRS offset retirement situation work?

Adding Federal Service to State Retirement System

By Ehren ClovisAug 14, 2014 6:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can a former federal employee add federal service time to a state employment system?

How Much Will My Pension Be Cut When I Apply for Social Security?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 5, 2014 6:37 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

I’m a retired CSRS federal employee who took an early out option in 1999. Do you know how much my pension will be cut when I must apply for Social Security?

Contributing to an IRA Outside of the TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJul 30, 2014 6:08 AM | Updated: Aug 16, 2017 7:38 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Under what circumstances can you contribute to a Roth IRA outside of the TSP?

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