Stay or Leave: Pros and Cons of Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
Should you stay in your federal job or leave for the private sector? The author looks at benefits and considerations of both areas of employment.
Annuity
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prepare for Proposed Retirement Cuts?
Efforts to reduce pension and salary benefits have led to more uncertainty for federal employees. What can federal employees do to be prepared?
Can I Withdraw From My TSP to Purchase an Annuity?
Can I take a certain percentage out of my traditional TSP (all G fund) for two years, and then purchase an annuity?
Scrutinizing Federal Employee Benefits
Are changes likely to be made to federal employee benefits? New proposals will likely be upsetting to some readers. Here is an analysis.
U.S. Supreme Court Decides Divorce Dispute Over Air Force Retirement Pay
The U. S. Supreme Court slapped down a decision by the Arizona state courts that held the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act did not pre-empt the Arizona family court’s order requiring that a military retiree make up for a portion of his annuity lost by his ex-wife by operation of federal law.
How to Use Military Service to Increase Your FERS Pension
There is a provision in FERS that allows you to “buy back” your active duty military service. The author provides a basic overview of how this process works.
How Much is the Maximum 2017 FERS Annuity Supplement?
How much is the FERS annuity supplement for 2017? The author provides an explanation and an example.
OPM’s Shocking Letter to Some Annuitants
The author discusses a situation in which one retired federal employee was suddenly notified by OPM that he owed the agency over $28,000.
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible to Retire?
What happens to your benefits as a federal employee if you leave before you are eligible to retire from federal service?
How Much of a Pension Will Obama and Biden Get After Leaving Office?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden have left the White House, but they will be receiving compensation for their service in government. Here is a summary of how their pension programs work.
