Retirement
Your Unused FERS Sick Leave: How Much is it Worth At Retirement?
Until late last year, FERS employees in the twilight of their careers were faced with a dilemma: What should I do about my sick leave? This has recently…
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.
Retirement
How Much Of A Tax Break Will I Get On My Retirement Annuity When I Retire?
You have contributed to a retirement fund for years. How do taxes work when you begin to withdraw that money? Here is a quick explanation.
Retirement
The FERS Annuity Supplement: What Makes The Estimate Wrong
The FERS annuity estimate is really simple to calculate. But the actual supplement you are paid can be significantly less than the estimate. How does this happen?
Court Cases
Almost Meeting the Requirements for a Survivor Annuity Isn’t Good Enough
The widow of a federal employee who missed having 10 years of creditable federal service by thirteen days, has now lost before the appeals court on her bid…
Retirement
Should You Elect a Survivor Benefit for Your Spouse?
Should you elect a survivor benefit for your spouse? You must pay for survivor benefits out of your annuity. Here are the costs and some of the considerations…
Court Cases
Electing a Survivor Annuity: Follow Legal Requirements or Lose the Benefit
A surviving widow of a retired federal employee tried without success to convince OPM, the MSPB and the appeals court that her deceased husband had provided her a…
Court Cases
Who Will Get the Retirement Annuity?
What will happen to a federal employee's annuity in the event of a divorce? The answer is not always clear--even after a decision from OPM and the MSPB…
Retirement
“Honey, I Forgot To Give My Former Wife A Survivor Annuity”
The federal retirement system can be complex and confusing. Add a divorce into the mix, and the confusion and complexity increase. Here is a recent case that shows…
Retirement
Sick Leave, Retirement Annuities, and CSRS Employees
CSRS employees get credit for unused sick leave when they retire which can create confusion for employees under FERS.