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Annuity

Should I Buy Back Military Time?

By Neal ThompsonAugust 27, 2019 12:09 PM
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Should you buy back military time? The author provides an analysis.

Could I Do Better Investing My Annuity Contributions?

By Robert F. BensonAugust 21, 2019 1:45 PM
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Could a federal employee under FERS wind up with more money investing his annuity contributions? The author provides an analysis.

Another Bill Would Make Sex Offenders Ineligible for Federal Pensions

By Ian SmithJuly 23, 2019 3:09 PM
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Legislation has been introduced in the House that would bar individuals convicted of sexual abuse of children from receiving federal pensions.

Connecticut Woman Sentenced for Stealing Federal Annuity Benefits

By Ian SmithJuly 22, 2019 9:19 AM
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A Connecticut woman was recently sentenced in court for stealing her dead mother’s Postal annuity benefits.

Federal Employee Survivor Spousal Checklist

By Carol SchmidlinJuly 9, 2019 5:09 PM
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What should a federal employee’s surviving spouse do when s/he dies? This is a checklist for handling federal benefits.

Unbiased Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance

By Brad BobbJune 18, 2019 2:14 PM
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What are the key differences between survivor annuities and life insurance? The author provides an explanation.

Should Federal Employees’ Bonuses and Pensions be Provided to the Public?

By Ian SmithMay 14, 2019 4:12 PM

One Congressman wants to make federal employees’ bonuses and pensions publicly available.

COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises

By Ralph R. SmithMay 9, 2019 4:06 PM
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Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.

How Much is the FERS Annuity Really Worth?

By Brad BobbMay 8, 2019 3:24 PM
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The annuity is a big part of FERS, but what is it really worth to your overall retirement?

Should Sex Offenders Be Allowed to Get Federal Pensions?

By Ian SmithMay 8, 2019 12:11 PM
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Legislation has been introduced to prevent individuals convicted of pedophilia from receiving a federal pension.

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March 5, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5366 0.00% +0.17%
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C Fund $57.3487 +1.95% +2.57%
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