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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.
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…
Changes are likely to occur in the federal retirement program. Here are some probable proposals that would impact current and future federal retirees.
I understand that there is often a "best date" to retire to maximize one's pension, but I want to retire in the middle of December 2017 to take…
Can you tell me how the TSP annuity that is supplied by MetLife is calculated? I have been given a bunch of different answers and none match what…
There will be a COLA increase of 0.3% for federal retirees and Social Security recipients in 2017.
There is a common belief that Members of Congress have a special pension that will pay them their full salary as a pension for as little as five…
The author provides a basic explanation of how the FERS annuity supplement is calculated as well as why a federal employee would want to make the calculations.
Have the low interest rates we have been having for the last several years affected the amount of money a person would be entitled to if he chose…
A new guide from NARFE gives federal employees an overview of state tax rates and how each state treats retirement income with respect to taxation.
Your savings inside of the Thrift Savings Plan that you worked so hard throughout your federal career to accumulate are a large component of providing income in retirement.…