What are the Highest Rated Federal Employee Benefits?
What do federal employees think of their benefits? OPM has released its latest survey results.
Annuity
Federal Employees Have it Good
Federal employees may not always think of themselves as lucky, but as the author points out, there are some perks to being a member of the federal workforce.
Essential Things to Know Before You Take the TSP Annuity Option
The TSP offers an annuity you can use in retirement, but the author cautions there are some downsides to this option.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits
A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother’s government pension payments.
No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
Will the Coronavirus Impact Annuity Payments?
OPM has reassured federal retirees that its retirement services operations will not be disrupted by the coronavirus.
FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement
How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.
New TSP Annuity COLA Computation Rate Coming in March
TSP annuities will have a new formula used to calculate their cost of living adjustments starting this spring.
FRTIB Awards TSP Annuity Contract
The FRTIB announced that it has awarded its life annuity contract for the TSP to MetLife.
Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?
An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.
