Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
Annuity
Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10
Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.
This Retirement Mistake Could Cut Your Pension by 15%
Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.
What Should Federal Employees Do With the TSP After Retirement?
Federal employees have several options with respect to what they can do with their TSP accounts after they retire from federal service.
How This Federal Employee Lost His Pension
This retired federal employee lost his annual pension payment of about $100,000 per year. Here is what happened.
Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?
Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.
How to Calculate Your FERS Pension After a Divorce
What impact can a divorce have on your FERS pension? The author describes a common scenario.
Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
