Retirement
How This Federal Employee Lost His Pension
This retired federal employee lost his annual pension payment of about $100,000 per year. Here is what happened.
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
Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
Retirement
How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?
Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.
Retirement
How to Calculate Your FERS Pension After a Divorce
What impact can a divorce have on your FERS pension? The author describes a common scenario.
Court Cases
Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
Retirement
Should I Convert to a TSP Life Annuity?
The TSP life annuity is an intriguing option for federal retirees, but is it right for you?
Retirement
When Can I Expect to Start Receiving My Pension?
Federal employees could find themselves with a temporary income gap right after they retire. The author says it's wise to plan ahead.
Retirement
The Big ‘Gotchas’ of Deferred Retirement
Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.
Retirement
Joe Biden: Federal Reemployed Annuitant?
Joe Biden receives a federal pension from his decades in the Senate. Will he still receive it if he becomes president?
Retirement
How Much Income Will You Have in Retirement Under FERS?
There are three main sources of income in retirement under FERS. How much income can a federal retiree expect to get from these?