Court Cases
Was His FERS Annuity Lost Due to Forged Signature?
A retired USPS employee tried to win a FERS annuity from OPM, claiming his ex-wife had forged his signature on a crucial document that led to denial of…
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
Is Annuity a Bad Word… or a Good Option?
What types of annuities are there? Are they good or bad?
Retirement
When Will Federal Retirees See the 2024 COLA in Their Annuity Payments?
Rising inflation has produced a modest COLA for next year. When can federal retirees expect to see the increase in their annuity payments?
Retirement
Federal Employee Pensions and Child Molesters
Are federal employee pensions subject to revocation if the employee is a convicted child molester? Usually not. A bill in Congress seeks to change this system.
Retirement
Do Retired Federal Employees Get Annuity Payments During a Government Shutdown?
Will a government shutdown interrupt annuity payments for retired federal employees?
Retirement
Understanding The Interim Period For FERS Federal Employees
This is an overview of how interim annuity payments work during the retirement application process for federal employees.
Retirement
Don’t Get Taken in a Federal Retirement Seminar
These are warning signs to look for to avoid insurance product sales at retirement seminars.
Pay & Benefits
Check These 3 Things On Your Pension Estimate
These are 3 things federal employees should check for accuracy on their pension estimates.
Retirement
How to Get the Biggest FERS Pension Possible
These are some tips on how federal employees can increase their FERS pension in retirement.
Retirement
What is the Best Age for Federal Employees to Retire?
Is it worth it for federal employees to wait until a later age to retire?