Retirement
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…
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Retirement
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…
Pay & Benefits
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.
Retirement
How is Your Federal Employee Annuity Calculated?
How is your federal employee annuity calculated? It is based on two numbers. Here is how it works.
Federal Workforce News
Accessing Your TSP Account After Retirement
The Thrift Savings Program (TSP) is the primary retirement savings method for federal employees, and the benefits are well known. The author says that making withdrawals from your…
Federal Workforce News
FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement, OWCP Benefits, and SSDI: Comparisons and Contrasts
The author juxtaposes some common federal benefits programs.
Federal Workforce News
The Tiered Approach to Retirement Income For The Federal Employee
There are many things to consider when determining an appropriate asset allocation for your TSP. The author discusses a 3-tier investment strategy that is designed to spread risk…
Pay & Benefits
Feds Would Pay 5% More for Retirement Benefits
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday advanced legislation that would require federal employees to have to pay 5 percent more of their salaries towards their…
Retirement
10 Potential Mistakes To Avoid When Considering Retirement
The author outlines ten common mistakes federal retirees should strive to avoid to get the most out of their retirement benefits.
Court Cases
FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement: the Case of the Overturned Decision After a History of Linguistic Mischief
A recent MSPB case provides an important clarification and constriction of a substantive standard of law which was in danger of becoming expanded well beyond the plain language…