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News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.

Top Ways for Federal Retirees to Boost Their Income in 2022

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 16, 2021 9:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

With inflation rising and health insurance costs increasing every year, federal retirees need to budget carefully. These are some helpful resources.

The Social Security Earnings Test

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyDecember 15, 2021 8:06 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Will you be subject to the Social Security earnings test? If so, it can cause a reduction in your benefits.

What Inflation Does to Your Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDecember 9, 2021 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Inflation has been rising at a much higher rate than usual. How can this impact a federal employee’s retirement?

Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10

By Steven PuckettDecember 7, 2021 3:05 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.

OPM Retirement Backlog Creeps Higher to End November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 6, 2021 3:48 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2020 to November 2021

OPM’s retirement backlog has climbed to levels in 2021 not seen in years. Are more federal employees retiring this year than in previous years?

Social Security: The COVID Storm That Wasn’t

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: December 11, 2021 9:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that the COVID recession did not cause financial distress for Social Security, an outcome he had not anticipated.

Another Attempt to Repeal the WEP for Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 29, 2021 6:05 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to replace the WEP with a different formula for impacted federal retirees.

2022 Medicare Part B Premiums Rising Sharply

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 19, 2021 10:59 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 2022 Medicare Part B premiums are increasing significantly. Here is what you can expect to pay.

Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 17, 2021 12:31 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Are you making these investing mistakes? They can potentially cost you more in taxes than you would otherwise have to pay.

Will OPM Deny My FERS Disability Retirement Claim If I Am Denied SSDI?

FedSmith.com author Scott SantarelliBy Scott SantarelliNovember 17, 2021 9:01 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

You must apply for SSDI as part of a FERS Disability Retirement application. If you are denied for SSDI, will this impact OPM’s decision?

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