What Parts of a Federal Employee’s Retirement Income Are Taxed?
Federal employees will find that most of their retirement income is subject to taxes. Planning ahead helps reduce tax surprises in retirement.
Annuity
Stay informed on federal retirement annuities under both FERS and CSRS, including updates on annuity calculations, eligibility rules, service credit, survivor benefits, and COLA adjustments that affect long‑term retirement income. Explore clear explanations of how federal pensions are computed, how policy or legislative changes may impact annuity payments, and what federal retirees need to know about planning for financial security. Find timely analysis and practical guidance to help federal employees and retirees understand the factors that shape their annuity benefits.
Average Pension Amount for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
What are the average pension amounts for federal retirees under FERS?
Enhanced Retirement for Air Traffic Controller Supervisors
ATCs have a mandatory retirement age which can impact their FERS pensions.
How to Invest Your TSP When You Have a Pension
A pension is one of the big advantages of federal retirement benefits, but it also means a federal employee’s investing strategy should be different.
Complete Guide to FERS Special Provision Retirement
This detailed guide will help federal employees understand the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Military Survivor Benefits Plan vs. FERS Survivor’s Annuity: Understanding the Benefits for Spouses and Retirees
What are the differences in the Military Survivor Benefits Plan and FERS survivor’s annuity?
Maximizing Your Federal Pension: Is It Worth Delaying Retirement?
Deciding between early retirement or working longer? Discover key factors, financial impacts, and personal insights to help federal employees choose wisely.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
When considering retiring as a federal employees, it is important to plan for income changes and taxes.
When Do Federal Retirees Start Receiving COLAs? A Complete Guide
Discover how federal retirees can safeguard their pensions against inflation with COLAs—when they start, how much they are, and why they matter!
Bored in Retirement? The Financial Impact of Returning to Federal Service
Federal retirees contemplating a return to federal service should be aware of the financial implications for their pensions.
