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Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS

By Benjamin DergeApril 20, 2022 11:38 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?

When Should I Make a Deposit for My Military Time?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristySeptember 20, 2021 2:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees may be able to receive retirement credit for their military service.

What Do You Need to Know About the Federal Retirement Systems?

By Lyle David SolomanSeptember 14, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

This is an overview of the two main retirement systems and their benefits for federal employees.

2022 COLA: Why Are FERS and CSRS Different?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 9, 2021 6:27 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.

Legislation Reintroduced to Boost COLAs for Some Retired Feds

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 28, 2021 3:45 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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One Congressman is making another attempt to ensure CSRS and FERS federal retirees get the same COLAs.

Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 20, 2020 11:37 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother’s government pension payments.

Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 9, 2020 9:24 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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A bill has passed Congress to protect people receiving payments under FERS or CSRS from fraud by a person receiving the payment on behalf of the retiree.

Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFebruary 19, 2020 1:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.

Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 11, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.

What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 10, 2019 2:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?

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