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17 Years Later–Former Fed Learns Expensive Lesson

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 7, 2008 7:00 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

When you leave federal service before being eligible for retirement, what are the implications of taking a lump sum payment? This former Navy employee discovered the answer.

Future Retirees: Do You Know Your MRA?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJanuary 22, 2008 6:56 AM Categories Current Events, Human Resources, Retirement Leave a comment

If you are a federal employee and do not know your MRA (Minimum Retirement Age), you are probably in the CSRS system. There is a financial penalty for FERS retirees who leave government under the MRA +10 provision. Look before you leap!

Breach in the Settlement Agreement

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 18, 2007 7:32 AM Categories Court Cases, Current Events Leave a comment

The Postal Service reached a settlement with an employee being demoted. The former postmaster was to apply for disability retirement and the agency was to cooperate and facilitate his application. A federal court says the agency did not live up to its end of the bargain and send the case back to the MSPB.

From Inside Government: Do Taxpayers Get a Good Return on Their Tax Dollars?

By FedSmith.comApril 27, 2007 8:40 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

What is the view of those who work within the government? Do taxpayers get a good return for their tax dollars?

Do You Still Want Pay Parity?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 19, 2006 7:38 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Many federal retirees will get a cost of living boost next year of 3.3 percent. But active federal employees will get something less–perhaps the same 2.2 percent approved for military personnel or perhaps 2.7 percent.

Another COLA Increase for Retirees Coming in January

By FedSmith.comSeptember 19, 2006 7:49 AM Categories Current Events, Retirement Leave a comment

The annual COLA increase for federal retirees is still going up and will become effective in January 2007.

Whoops! Wrong Brief Submitted

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 30, 2006 7:33 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A former federal employee hired an attorney for two cases. Unfortunately for the former fed, the attorney did not make any arguments on the case the court had the authority to review.

Why Do You Work for Uncle Sam?

By FedSmith.comFebruary 13, 2006 8:43 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Why do people work for the federal government? There are many reasons given by readers and some that don’t think the federal government is a very good employer.

Retiring? Think About This!!

By Tammy FlanaganAugust 2, 2005 7:46 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What are the considerations in deciding when to retire? Should you wait until the end of the year? Which year? Which month? Here is an explanation of some major factors to consider in your decision.

Your Best Date to Retire in 2005

By Tammy FlanaganFebruary 4, 2005 7:12 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the best day to retire in 2005? It depends on several factors. This article describes the factors readers need to consider before deciding.

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