Working Toward Retirement?
An employee who worked for the Navy for 22 years was apparently surprised when he applied for retirement and found he was not eligible.
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.
Are You a ‘Phish?’
TSP investors are not immune to scams from people who see a big pot of money and would like to have some of it.
Are You Ready for Changing After Retirement?
Planning for retirement requires thinking through several phases of life you are likely to encounter after leaving government service.
Uncle Sam as an Employer: Attractive Prospects But Execution is Questionable
Will the federal government be attractive as an employer to new college graduates? There are some bright spots and some good opportunities for Uncle Sam’s recruiters. Will the hiring process be able to meet the challenge or will it result in taking people that were turned down elsewhere?
Bribery, Politics and Federal Pension Benefits
When Congress passes legislation to stop the corruption, or at least stop the perception of corruption, will the pensions of a small number of federal employees be affected?
Getting By or Living High After Retirement?
How well can you expect to live after your retirement from government service? Here are a couple of illustrations.
Looking for a Warm, Sunny Retirement Haven?
Do you have realistic plans for your retirement? Think about your lifestyle preferences and check out an area before pulling up stakes and moving. You may save yourself a lot of money and disappointment.
Sensitivity, Retirement and New Year’s Resolutions
Everyone lives with an accumulation of choices we have made over time. Some readers will retire early; others will never be able to retire.
“There Oughta’ Be A Law”
The federal retirement program is probably the safest and most secure retirement program available–even if the recipient has committed a serious crime.
Fired Fed Reluctantly Retiring With an Annuity Reduction
A former VA employee challenges the reduction in his annuity payment.
