Are You Prepared for the New Retirement Realities?
65 used to be the start of old age. Not now, many Americans are at their peak at that age. This fact and other demograhic trends should impact your retirement planning.
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.
Retiring? Think About This!!
What are the considerations in deciding when to retire? Should you wait until the end of the year? Which year? Which month? Here is an explanation of some major factors to consider in your decision.
Online Benefits Calculator And Retirement Information Resource Available To OPM Workers
Employees at the Office of Personnel Management who voluntarily participate in a pilot program will now be able to compute their personal civil service retirement and Thrift Savings Plan benefits weeks, months or even years down the road.
Living Life on Full Disability
When do time limits for filing for disability retirement begin to run? Can an employee obtain a disability retirement when he has not worked for the government for more than 20 years? A recent court decision addresses the timeliness and notification requirements of an unusual case.
Love, Money and Survivor Annuities
Litigation over survivor annuities can impact more than one person–here is one case which will lead to family tension.
Federal Retirement and Financial Freedom–Understand the Risks and Opportunities
Retiring with the security of having a federal retirement check coming in gives you options that many Americans can only dream about. Having options still requires common sense and good judgment–and knowing what will make you happy.
Passion, Money and Retiring Feds
When does the former spouse of a retired federal employee get a survivor annuity? Is a court order granting the survivor annuity? It is sufficient in some cases–but not all. Here is one where the court order did not lead to an outcome desired by one former spouse of a former fed.
Need Help Making A Decision About Social Security Reform? GAO Guide May Have The Answers
GAO issued a special publication of answers to key questions about Social Security reform.
“Honey, I Forgot To Give My Former Wife A Survivor Annuity”
The federal retirement system can be complex and confusing. Add a divorce into the mix, and the confusion and complexity increase. Here is a recent case that shows how confusing the issue of a survivor annuity can become as a result of a divorce.
OPM Conducting Retirement Readiness Study
OPM plans to conduct retirement survey.
