Retirement
Calculating the 2019 COLA Increase
How is the COLA calculated and what can federal retirees likely expect for next year?
Social Security and the Myth About the 3rd-Rail
The author says that the 3rd-Rail of Politics is just an anachronism that politicians use to avoid talking about Social Security.
Retirement Backlog Grows for Third Month in a Row
OPM’s backlog of retirement claims has been on a slow upward trend so far this summer.
Determining Taxes on Roth IRA and Roth TSP Distributions
Taking IRA and TSP distributions tax free can reap big savings, and with the recent tax law changes, savings opportunities may be even better.
The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
Taxes Are Temporarily ‘On Sale’ – Are You Taking Advantage?
With federal spending rising, future individual tax rates are expected to be higher. The author describes options for offsetting this potential tax burden.
How Much Difference Does Changing Annuity Contribution Rates Make?
How much of an impact do the increased retirement contributions under FERS have for retirement savings overall? The author analyzes some numbers.
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?
OPM Sees Very Slight Increase in Retirement Backlog in June
OPM’s retirement backlog remained mostly flat in June as it saw a less than 1% increase in the total number of outstanding retirement applications.
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