An Ounce of Current Prevention is Worth a Pound of Post-Retirement Cure!
Prevention is often more valuable than a cure. The author explains ways to apply this concept to your retirement planning.
Retirement
Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.
I Worked Part Time Under FERS; How Does This Affect My Annuity?
I’m a FERS employee who has worked part time for part of my federal career. How does this affect my length of service and the way my FERS annuity is computed?
Slight Reduction Made in Retirement Backlog in September
OPM made slight progress in reducing the backlog of outstanding retirement claims in September.
What Can I Do to Fix a Roth IRA Contribution When I Exceeded the Income Limitations?
Last year I contributed the max to a Roth IRA, but it turned out that my income was too high to contribute. Is it too late for me to fix this?
What Are the Best Retirement Dates for Law Enforcement Officers?
With respect to the “best” date to retire, are there special considerations for law enforcement officers?
When is the Best Date to Retire in 2017?
Are you planning to leave federal service at the end of the year? These are some important considerations for maximizing your annuity and leave payments.
Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?
One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.
6 Federal Retirement Myths
Have you believed one of these myths about federal retirement? The author provides a list of the most common ones he has heard from clients.
Retirees Remain on Track for at Least Modest COLA in January
Without factoring in the effects of the two recent major hurricanes, federal retirees remained on track for a modest COLA in January based on August CPI data.
What Impact Does Returning to Federal Service Have on Your Annuity?
If you have already retired from federal service but choose to return, how would this impact your annuity?
