Planning Your Life After Retirement: A Guide for Federal Employees
Planning for your retirement is a necessity. The first step to begin this process is to understand the retirement benefits available to you as a federal employee.
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Retirement Myths: FEHBP Enrollment
A common misconception about federal employee retirement benefits is that you and your spouse must have been enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for five years in order to have family coverage in retirement. The authors offer some clarifying details.
The National Debt and How it Impacts Your Retirement and the G Fund
Another few months have passed since the debt ceiling was raised and time for another raise in our debt. How will your retirement annuity payments and your G fund investments be impacted?
De-Bunking Common Misconceptions About Federal Retirement
The authors address some common misconceptions about federal retirement.
Federal Deficits and Your Federal Employee Retirement
The federal retirement program has a large “unfunded liability.” Will this impact your future retirement?
Refusing the Federal Health Care and Retirement System: One Congressman Wants Out
One Congressman has taken a stand that is popular with many in his district by announcing he is not using the federal health benefits program or the FERS retirement system because they are better than the benefits available to many taxpayers. How is this likely to work out for him?
Stephenson v. OPM: A Major Victory for the Federal Worker
The author says that the outcome from a recent court decision is a precedent-setting case and one which will will favorably impact Federal disability retirement annuitants.
Using the G Fund to Help Fund Federal Expenses
In addition to the pay freeze that has been in effect for some time, federal employees are also helping with the government’s spending problem through the involuntary use of the G fund. Here is how that works and how the scenario is likely to play out when all is said and done.
How Much Do You Know About Funding of the Federal Retirement System?
The unfunded liability of the older CSRS retirement system will hit a peak of $684.8 billion by 2023. Your future pension benefits should be secure despite the financial shortfall, according to OPM, as the number of people covered by CSRS continues to decline.
Military Service: Is It ‘Creditable’ Toward Civilian Retirement?
As a federal employee, you may be wondering if your active duty military service is “creditable” toward your civilian retirement. It depends on several factors.
