When Will the COLA Increase Appear in My Annuity Check?
I am a federal retiree. When will I see the annual COLA increase in my annuity payments?
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.
Is ‘When Actually Employed’ Service Treated Differently From Full-Time Service?
Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?
How is the FERS Annuity Supplement Calculated?
How does one calculate the special retirement supplement for FERS employees?
A New Tool for the Annuity Supplement
The author says that OPM should develop software to aid in calculating the FERS annuity supplement.
4 Things to Know About Your FERS Annuity
Are you aware of these four key elements of your FERS annuity?
How Much Difference Does Changing Annuity Contribution Rates Make?
How much of an impact do the increased retirement contributions under FERS have for retirement savings overall? The author analyzes some numbers.
House Budget Resolution Would Increase Retirement Contributions
A House budget resolution proposes increasing retirement contributions for federal employees and Members of Congress.
How is Your Retirement Annuity Calculated When Switching From CSRS to FERS?
How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?
Retire at Age 61?
What impact can waiting an extra year to retire have on a FERS annuity? The difference might surprise you.
OPM Proposes Changes to Bring Federal Benefits Closer to Private Sector
Major changes to federal employee benefits would save about $143,509,000,000 over ten years according to new legislative proposals from OPM director Jeff Pon.
