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.
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.
“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.
Questions You Should Ask Your Financial Adviser
Before you choose a financial adviser, you should interview him or her. These are some good questions to ask.
Retirement Savings Tips for Federal Employees
One of the benefits that federal jobs offer is a superior retirement savings plan. Here are a few tips to help you plan ahead so that when the time comes, you can retire in comfort.
Why Your Federal Annuity Check Went Down (Continued)
Why did the amount of money in your paycheck go down? The controversy and the uproar continues.
5 Things To Like About Pension Max
A properly implemented insurance plan can save you money, provide flexibility and give you control of that survivorship benefit.
Federal and Postal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS: The Law as a Shield of Compassion
When a Federal employee finds his medical condition prevents one from performing one or more of the essential elements of the job, he is considered “disabled” under the Law, and therefore eligible for Federal Disability Retirement benefits. Such an individual will often not be accommodated by the Agency, if only because “accommodation”is a difficult requirement to fulfill.
Military Buyback: Should I Pay the Money?
A Federal employee with prior military service has the option of making a deposit into the retirement fund, in order to receive credit for this service in his annuity. Is it worthwhile for the employee to make the deposit?
What Happens if You Live Too Long?
During your working years, there may have been a nagging little voice inside your head worrying about what would happen to your family if you died before you’re able to send your children to college or marry them off. As you get closer to your retirement and the kids seem well on their way to being self sufficient, the worry changes from a concern for your early demise to the other end of the spectrum–living too long.
Taxes and Your Federal Employee Annuity
With tax time approaching, it is a good time for federal retirees to review the taxability of their various sources of retirement income.
