FERS Disability Retirement: Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
Are you entitled to severance pay if you are terminated from your federal job for medical reasons?
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.
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut is a Lose-Lose Deal
The author says that a proposal to suspend the Social Security payroll tax would jeopardize the overall health of the program.
Average Monthly Retirement Case Processing Time Jumps 17% in July
OPM’s retirement backlog had only a small increase in July despite a much slower average claims processing time.
Last Minute Cramming Won’t Get You to Retirement
Having a dream for what you want your retirement to be can help motivate you to plan far enough in advance to achieve it.
Will I Run Out of Money in Retirement?
Having enough saved for retirement is a concern of many federal employees. One pitfall to watch for is the time between retiring and starting Social Security.
Annual Pay Raise vs. COLA: How Are They Different?
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between a COLA for federal retirees and a pay raise for federal employees. Here is a summary of the differences.
Investing is Like Riding a Rollercoaster, and it Shouldn’t Be Any Other Way
The ups and downs of the stock market can make for some emotional times, but those who enjoy the long-term ride are rewarded.
What June CPI Data Say About the 2021 COLA
The latest CPI-W figures suggest a small COLA for federal retirees in 2021, but the author points out that it may be the start of a more positive trend.
5 Tips To Help You Acquire Your First Million Dollars
What does it take to become a millionaire? These are some of the techniques that people who have reached this milestone use.
3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement
These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.
