How to Calculate Your FERS Retirement Pension
Do you know how to calculate your FERS retirement pension? Here is a basic overview.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, 2023 COLA update and more.
Should You File Early for Social Security?
Deciding when to apply for Social Security is an important decision. These are some factors to consider.
What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed By 5.3% in October
The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by over 1,400 total claims in October.
Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA
Federal employees planning to retire at the end of 2022 to take advantage of the large 2023 COLA are likely to be disappointed.
Do You Have to Quickly Spend an Inherited IRA?
Do IRA beneficiaries have a short time window to withdraw from their inheritance?
How To Reduce Taxes in Retirement
Tax planning strategies both before and after retirement are crucial to minimize the amount of taxes paid over the course of a lifetime.
How Not to Lose Your FEHB in Retirement
Federal employees can lose FEHB coverage in retirement unless they meet certain criteria.
Is the Premise, “ALL Federal Employees Need an Advisor” a Myth?
Do all federal employees need a financial advisor, or would some be ok to invest on their own?
Medicare’s 2023 IRMAA Brackets and Part B Premiums Change
2022 inflation and a policy shift on a drug used in clinical trials lowered 2023 Medicare Part B premiums and increased the IRMAA brackets.
