Will I Receive a COLA When Retiring on January 3, 2013?
A reader who is planning to retire on 1/3/2013 asked if he would have to be off the employment rolls by 12/31/12 to receive the 2012 COLA. Here is the answer.
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.
Making Ends Meet During Retirement
The author suggests a few ways to earn money during your retirement years to help make ends meet.
House Republicans Propose Increasing Retirement Contributions to Fund Student Loans
In a letter to President Obama, House Republicans have suggested increasing federal employee retirement contributions as one of two possible options to fund an extended 3.40% interest rate for student loans.
Phased Retirement?
The author says that the proposed phased retirement plan sounds good on the surface, but offers a few of his reservations about it.
Why Social Security Cannot Pay Full Benefits Until 2033
The author says that claims about Social Security’s ability to pay benefits continue to be made but that they are not true. He offers a breakdown of the program’s financial status.
Going Back to Work for Uncle Sam
Believe it or not, some federal retirees return to work for the federal government after they have retired. If you think that you might return to federal service, or are simply curious, read this article.
Is the Long-Term Gain Worth the Short-Term Loss?
The author tells a true story of a federal employee and friend who suffered some serious health problems and had to contend with leave without pay and retirement annuity considerations to cover his medical bills.
Sequester Prevention Legislation Targets Pensions
The House Budget Committee has approved a measure that would increase pension contribution amounts for federal employees.
When Should You Apply for Social Security?
Should you apply for your Social Security benefit at age 62 or later?
Federal Employee Retirement Annuities: How Bad Will It Be?
We all know Federal employees are going to pay more for their pensions, and at retirement they will receive less. It may not be as bad as you think though.
