FERS Retirement Eligibility
Retirement eligibility under FERS is determined by a federal employee’s age and number of years of creditable service.
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Inflation Rate Soars to 7.5%; Comparing 45 Years of Federal Raises, Inflation, and COLAs
Inflation is soaring. How does the inflation rate compare to 45 years of pay raises and COLAs?
Federal Employees Asked to Help with Influx of Migrant Children
Federal employees are being asked to volunteer for a temporary detail to help with the care and placement of unaccompanied children seeking refuge in the United States.
The Top Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Made in 2020
The author outlines the top retirement planning mistakes he observed federal employees make in 2020.
Civil Service Modernization Is Essential – Here Is One Way to Make It Happen
The author says that using a model based on BRAC is the best way to achieve civil service modernization.
1.2% COLA in 2021 for Federal Retirees and Social Security?
What is the likely amount for a 2021 COLA?
3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement
These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.
Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?
Are federal employees likely to receive an extra day off on Christmas Eve which falls on a Monday in 2018?
The ‘Best’ Retirement Dates in 2019
What are the “best” dates to retire in 2019? The author offers some important considerations for FERS and CSRS federal employees.
The High-Five Average Salary
There has been discussion in Congress of switching annuity calculations to a high 5 average salary. What is the potential impact on a federal employee’s annuity?
