Federal Workforce News
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?
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
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.
Retirement
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…
Retirement
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.
Federal Workforce News
“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.
Federal Workforce News
Fired Fed Reluctantly Retiring With an Annuity Reduction
A former VA employee challenges the reduction in his annuity payment.
Federal Workforce News
Fighting Over Federal Annuity Benefits
Your federal annuity is valuable. Here is the result of a court decision in which a divorced spouse of a deceased federal employee was trying to receive an…
Federal Workforce News
Offset and Its Impact on CSRS and FERS Employees
Does the offset impact FERS employees or just those in the Civil Service Retirement System?
Retirement
4.1%! Federal Retirees Can Look Forward to Bigger Than Expected 2006 COLA
Many federal retirees can look forward to a larger than expected increase in their annuity check in January 2006.
Federal Workforce News
Federal Pay: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Federal employee pay is a political decision. Natural disasters, war, economics and politics all play a role. This may be a good year for federal retiree pay but…