Retirement
Magic 8 Ball 2012: Should I Retire This Year?
What can federal employees expect in 2012? While no one can know for sure, the author offers some considerations you can take into account to help you be…
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
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips: Part Two
This retired federal employee has used some of his time since joining the ranks of "former" federal employees to travel around the world. Here are some of his…
Retirement
Study: Older Americans Expect to Work Longer; Many Expect to Never Retire
According to a recent study done by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the recent recession has left older Americans in the workforce expecting to work longer or even…
Retirement
Traps to Avoid When Moving from Private Business to Government Jobs
Here's some points to keep in mind when considering leaving the private sector for a government job.
Federal Workforce News
Rumor of the Day: Interim Retirement Payments to be Canceled by OPM?
With proposed changes to federal pay and benefits swirling in Congress, rumors start and spread quickly. One that recently surfaced: OPM is canceling interim retirement payments. Here is…
Retirement
A Common Misconception about the FERS Annuity Supplement
The FERS annuity supplement is commonly believed to be linked to the Social Security Administration (SSA), even to the point where some believe the benefit is actually administered…
Federal Workforce News
Why Does it Take So Long to Process Federal Employee Retirement Applications?
Why does it take so long for federal employees to get their retirement benefits? Perhaps it is the fault of the employees and the agency benefit specialists that…
Federal Workforce News
Estimates of Benefits Changes in 2012
OPM has not yet released official numbers for costs in benefits changes for 2012 that would be affected by the recent COLA. The author offers his best estimates…
Retirement
Berry to Congress: OPM Retirement Backlog is Bad, Will Get Worse
Reports have been in the news about OPM's poor performance regarding processing annuity payments for new retirees. What is the real cause of this problem?
Federal Workforce News
Medicare: Part B or Not Part B
Are you a current or retired federal employee who will be turning 65 soon along with millions of other baby boomers? If so, how will you answer this…