Tag: COLA
Who’s to Blame? Will Feds be Culpable for Lower Income and Lost Benefits?
Recent news about proposed benefits cuts has many current and former federal employees worried. How might they impact one’s retirement if enacted?
Observations on OPM’s Recommended Adjustments to Federal Employee Benefits
Recent proposals would make cuts to federal employees’ benefits should they come to pass. The author analyzes their impact through a financial planning perspective.
Will Proposed Compensation Changes Help or Hurt Federal Hiring?
The author offers an analysis of the recent proposals to reduce retirement benefits as they relate to pay and recruiting.
House Committee Hearing Addresses Proposed Benefits Cuts
A hearing held by a House Committee yesterday addressed recent proposals to cut federal employees’ retirement benefits.
OPM Proposes Changes to Bring Federal Benefits Closer to Private Sector
Major changes to federal employee benefits would save about $143,509,000,000 over ten years according to new legislative proposals from OPM director Jeff Pon.
Your 2019 COLA and Federal Employee Pay Raise
Will federal retirees receive a COLA in 2019? How will this impact any federal employee pay raise?
Choosing the Correct Survivor Annuity Option
There are three survivor annuity options for FERS employees. The author explains the differences and whether life insurance can serve as a replacement.
Will I Be Included in the Proposed Benefits Cuts?
Benefits cuts for federal employees have once again made their way into the latest budget proposal. What can federal employees do in the meantime?
What’s the Impact of the [PROPOSED] FERS Benefit Cuts?
![What’s the Impact of the [PROPOSED] FERS Benefit Cuts?](http://www.fedsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fers-benefits-cuts-severity-300x200.jpg "What’s the Impact of the [PROPOSED] FERS Benefit Cuts?")
The White House’s 2019 budget outlined a number of proposed cuts to federal employees’ benefits. How much of an impact would these have on your retirement?
Substantial Cuts to Federal Employee Benefits Proposed in FY 2019 Budget
As anticipated, the FY 2019 budget proposal from the White House outlines proposed benefits changes for federal employees. Here is a summary.
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