Federal Workforce News
Rehiring Retired Federal Employees
Federal agencies have the authority to hire retired federal employees without a reduction in their federal pension benefit. There are requirements that must be met by agencies and…
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.
Federal Workforce News
Hiring Retired Civilian Employees Under National Defense Authorization Act
Memo from OPM notifying agencies they may begin using newly enacted legislation to begin hiring retired federal employees and outlining the requirements for using this authority.
Federal Workforce News
Another Side of Retirement: Caring for Aging Parents
As we near or enter retirement, another aspect of retirement that may become part of your agenda is caring for aging parents.
Retirement
New (Significant) Financial Benefits From an Old Program (For CSRS and CSRS-Offset Employees Only)
In the past, many CSRS employees have been excluded from contributing to a Roth due to their income level. Here is information about a program that provides a…
Retirement
Should You Elect a Survivor Benefit for Your Spouse?
Should you elect a survivor benefit for your spouse? You must pay for survivor benefits out of your annuity. Here are the costs and some of the considerations…
Federal Workforce News
Where Is The $250 I Am Supposed to Get as a Federal Retiree?
Federal employees who are under the CSRS retirement system are supposed to get another $250. So how do they go about getting this money?
Retirement
The Polar Bear Club and Federal Retirement
More and more studies show that people who ease their way into retirement report greater satisfaction with their transition into retirement.
Retirement
What Happened to My COLA for 2010?
We have received questions from readers, perhaps because OPM is now distributing its annual "Notice of Annuity Adjustment," inquiring about why there is no COLA increase for federal…
Federal Workforce News
Choosing the Best Day for a Federal Employee to Retire
People often ask, "What's the best day to retire?" There is only one answer that will fit everyone and every situation. That answer is "It depends." In fact,…
Retirement
Financial Numbers That Impact Federal Employees
We are in that time of year when Congress, the White House and others announce numbers for the next year. The number in which current employees are most…