Retirement
Government Owes $2.7 Trillion to Social Security
The author says that the government has embezzled all surplus Social Security revenue, generated by the 1983 payroll tax hike, and spent the money on wars and other…
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.
Retirement
The National Debt and How it Impacts Your Retirement and the G Fund
Another few months have passed since the debt ceiling was raised and time for another raise in our debt. How will your retirement annuity payments and your G…
Retirement
Retirement Myths: FEHB Premium Increases After Retirement
Why is it that many federal employees think that FEHB costs increase? The authors provide some answers.
Retirement
Which Has More Impact on Retirement Income: High Five or Chained CPI?
Both parties have recently proposed a "chained CPI" to calculate future changes to the COLA for calculating the cost of retirement increases. How much of an impact would…
Retirement
GAO: OPM Still Lagging in Retirement Processing Capabilities
A recent GAO report concluded that OPM is still failing in its plans to improve the agency's retirement processing capabilities.
Retirement
Retire or Keep Working?
As you get closer to the time when federal employees start thinking about retirement, there can often be apprehension about whether or not you are ready. This article…
Federal Workforce News
Retirement Decisions in an Unstable Economy
The author says that economic stimulation in the United States cannot last forever and eventually we will have to go through some suffering to make things right. She…
Federal Workforce News
De-Bunking Common Misconceptions About Federal Retirement
The authors address some common misconceptions about federal retirement.
Retirement
About That “High-Five” Retirement Calculation
The federal retirement plan is one of the biggest benefits of being a federal employee. Changes are coming that will impact many readers and most of the changes…
Retirement
3 Big Whammies for Early Social Security
Starting Social Security at age 62? Or anytime before your Full Social Security Age (65-67)? Most Federal Employees are too - but they usually haven't heard of the…