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COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 9, 2019 4:06 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 8, 2019 3:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 8, 2019 12:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to prevent individuals convicted of pedophilia from receiving a federal pension.

When Do I Begin Receiving the FERS Annuity Supplement?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 26, 2019 11:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

 I just received my first interim FERS payment. When can I expect to begin receiving the supplement?

Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 18, 2019 1:19 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.

U.S. Marshal Service Retiree Wins Big at Supreme Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFebruary 20, 2019 1:42 PM Categories Court Cases, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Supreme Court sided with a retired federal employee in his fight to get state income tax treatment for his federal pension.

Senate Bill Would Eliminate Congressional Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 12, 2019 6:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation introduced this week would end pensions for Members of Congress if it were to become law.

What is the 2019 Maximum Annuity Supplement?

By Robert F. BensonUpdated: January 12, 2019 6:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Calculating the FERS annuity supplement is a complex process. The author provides an explanation and example.

The Effects of a Lack of a Pay Raise

By Micah PorterDecember 14, 2018 1:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How does the lack of a pay raise factor into inflation, and what is the overall impact on your FERS annuity and Social Security benefits?

How to Increase Your FERS Annuity by 10% for Life

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonDecember 11, 2018 3:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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FERS offers robust benefits to federal employees. The author describes how federal retirees can increase their annuity payments in retirement.

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