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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.
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…
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…
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…
With tax time approaching, it is a good time for federal retirees to review the taxability of their various sources of retirement income.
We have received numerous queries from readers asking why their annuity payments decreased in January. Here is our explanation of what has occurred.
Long term care insurance has been a source of frustration for some who did not anticipate a significant increase in premiums last year. If you are considering signing…
Real proposed changes to federal employee pay and benefits always lead to rumors about how some will benefit and some will be harmed. The internet gives rumors a…
The deficit commission has proposed changing federal retirement to use the highest five years of earnings to calculate civil service pension benefits for new retirees (CSRS and FERS)…
This article looks at your retirement annuity when you left federal service, withdrew your contributions and did not re-deposit the money when you returned to work for Uncle…
Are you interested in a new program that may enhance your future retirement? Back in June 2009, legislation was passed authorizing creation of a Roth plan using after-tax…