How Much Will My Pension Be Cut When I Apply for Social Security?
I’m a retired CSRS federal employee who took an early out option in 1999. Do you know how much my pension will be cut when I must apply for Social Security?
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.
Postponing Retirement Under FERS
If I elect a postponed retirement to age 62, will I receive an increased annuity?
Withdrawing Government Annuity Early
Is there a program that allows a federal employee to withdraw from their government annuity early?
Was the FERS Special Supplement Terminated?
I thought the FERS special retirement supplement was terminated in the FY14 Budget – has it been reinstated?
What Every Federal Employee’s Financial Planner Should Know About Federal Retirement and Benefits
Federal employees have some unique features to their financial lives, so financial advisors should know about them.
FRTIB Awards Annuity Contract
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced today that it has awarded its life annuity contract to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife).
Can I Do the Restrictive Spousal Benefit?
Can you do the restrictive spousal benefit if you wait until full Social Security retirement age?
Effect on Annuity When Returning to Government Work
What are the rules about coming back to a government position after retirement in a contracted capacity? Will this affect annuity paymts?
How Much is the Maximum Annuity Supplement?
The procedure for calculating the supplement is clearly spelled out in Chapter 51 of the CSRS & FERS Handbook, but it is a difficult process. The author offers a more concise explanation.
Ryan Budget Calls for Hike in Federal Employee Retirement Contributions
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the 2015 House Republican budget today which contains some proposals that would directly impact the federal workforce.
