What Portion Do You Get Back from the FERS Refund?
If you take the FERS refund, what portion of the contributions do you get back?
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
If you take the FERS refund, what portion of the contributions do you get back?
Does FEHB coverage ever cease under a partial government shutdown?
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?