Comparing the CSRS Offset Program to CSRS and FERS
What is the CSRS offset program and how is it different from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act
This bill would end the defined benefit pension portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) for new federal government hires starting in 2013. Current federal employees would not be affected, but it would apply to members of Congress.
Senators Propose Ending FERS Defined Benefit Pensions for New Employees
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) have introduced the Public-Private Employee Retirement Act of 2011 which would end the defined benefit pension portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) for new federal government hires starting in 2013. Current federal employees would not be affected, but it would apply to members of Congress.
Retirement and the Federal Employee: What a Difference a Day Can Make!
When is the best day to retire? It depends. Here are a couple of examples and how it may impact your finances.
Reduced COLA Payments for Federal and Military Retirees in Your Future?
Would you mind a reduction in your CSRS annuity of about $3900 over ten years? Would you mind a reduction of about $1000 less in your FERS annuity during the same time period? If so, you may want to read a new proposal being floated that could have an impact on your retirement income.
Investing in the TSP: Which Strategy Will You Follow?
There are different TSP investment strategies you may consider. Before you decide how to invest your TSP contributions, you should know the available options and then decide how to invest for your future retirement.
How Much Will CSRS Federal Employees Receive When They Retire?
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement income is calculated.
How a Typo Could Delay Your Retirement from Federal Service
The SF 50 is the official form the government uses to determine your retirement eligibility and to calculate your pension. If there is an error or a typo, it could delay your retirement. Find out why you need a copy of all of your SF 50s, and how to review them before you retire.
FERS and Your Future Retirement: How Much Will You Receive After Retirement?
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement income is calculated.
“Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes:” The Elusive Retirement Tsunami
Is the retirement tsunami that has been predicted now upon us? The White House seems to think it is imminent and that the number of federal employee “separations” will be going up.
