Another Bill Would Make Sex Offenders Ineligible for Federal Pensions
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would bar individuals convicted of sexual abuse of children from receiving federal pensions.
Annuity
Connecticut Woman Sentenced for Stealing Federal Annuity Benefits
A Connecticut woman was recently sentenced in court for stealing her dead mother’s Postal annuity benefits.
Federal Employee Survivor Spousal Checklist
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
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?
One Congressman wants to make federal employees’ bonuses and pensions publicly available.
COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises
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?
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?
Legislation has been introduced to prevent individuals convicted of pedophilia from receiving a federal pension.
When Do I Begin Receiving the FERS Annuity Supplement?
I just received my first interim FERS payment. When can I expect to begin receiving the supplement?
Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts
More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.
