What Working Part Time Does to Your Retirement
How does part time work impact your retirement under FERS?
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.
Common Misconceptions About the FERS Supplement
The FERS Special Retirement Supplement may not work exactly as you think it does. The author lists some common misconceptions he has seen among federal employees.
3 Ways to Supplement Your Federal Retirement Income
These are some ideas for ways to increase your income in retirement.
Bill Seeks to Award Retirement Benefits to Air America Employees
Contractors or employees? Bills have been introduced to provide federal employee retirement benefits to former employees of a covert military organization.
Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago
Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.
A Great Reason Not to Take Medicare Part B
As the author explains, the costs for Medicare Part B may end up being higher than federal retirees are expecting.
Federal Disability Retirement: OPM’s Denial Strategy
Is OPM objective in its Federal Disability Retirement review process?
Should You Leave Some of Your Pension to Your Spouse?
What are the considerations for federal employees under FERS to leave survivor benefits to a spouse?
Retiring With an Unpaid TSP Loan? Here’s What You Need to Know
How can an outstanding TSP loan impact your retirement?
How You Can Make FERS Retirement a Reality
How can you achieve your dream retirement as a FERS federal employee? These are some general guidelines to begin the process.
