Retirement
What If FERS Changed? Can You Still Retire Comfortably?
Cuts to retirement programs have been proposed which has many federal employees worried. Can you still retire comfortably if some of these changes were enacted?
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.
Pay & Benefits
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.
Retirement
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?
Q&A
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?
Pay & Benefits
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.
Court Cases
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…
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.
Pay & Benefits
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?