What No One Tells You About Taking Social Security Early
If you choose to take Social Security benefits before your full retirement age, be sure you are aware of the potential ramifications.
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.
Postponed vs. Deferred Annuities Under FERS
What are the differences between deferred and postponed annuities?
Federal Employees Should Double Check These Items Before Retiring
Checking the details of your federal retirement benefits can ensure a smoother process before your last day. These are some items to look for.
What Should I Do With My TSP at Retirement?
What to do with your TSP account upon reaching retirement is an important decision. These are some considerations.
1.2% COLA in 2021 for Federal Retirees and Social Security?
What is the likely amount for a 2021 COLA?
What Really Makes a TSP Millionaire
The coronavirus caused the number of TSP millionaires to drop, but as the author explains, you have to stay focused on your long-term goals.
Four Ways to Generate Retirement Investment Income
These are four strategies you can use as the basis for developing a plan for generating income to use in retirement.
Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August
OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.
Will the New Social Security Tax Deferral Affect Your Retirement?
A temporary payroll tax deferral is now in effect. What could this mean for your Social Security benefits?
The Importance of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement
This is a summary of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement and how it can benefit eligible federal retirees.
