When Will the COLA Increase Appear in My Annuity Check?
I am a federal retiree. When will I see the annual COLA increase in my annuity payments?
Q&A
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
Is ‘When Actually Employed’ Service Treated Differently From Full-Time Service?
Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?
Is Working after Retirement Worth the Costs?
Is it true that there is an income limit for federal retirees under FERS who work after retiring from federal service?
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?
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?
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?
Is Common Sense All You Need to Plan Your Retirement?
I’ve read about what to do with my TSP after retirement, but I believe all we can do is use common sense and hope that our money will grow and last.
Can I Estimate What My Monthly CSRS and Social Security Payments Will Be?
I’m confused about my 35 years of CSRS Offset and Social Security pensions. Can I estimate how much will I get in monthly pensions from both?