Stay informed on the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) with updates on CSRS annuity calculations, eligibility rules, service credit, and annual COLA adjustments that affect federal retirees. Explore clear explanations of CSRS benefits, survivor options, retirement planning considerations, and policy changes that influence long‑term financial security for CSRS employees and annuitants. Find timely analysis and practical guidance to help you understand how CSRS retirement income is determined and how legislative or regulatory updates may impact your benefits.
The 2025 Social Security Fairness Act removed WEP and GPO, boosting CSRS retirees’ benefits and income, but also created new tax and Medicare implications.
The 2026 COLA has been announced after being delayed by the government shutdown. How much is it and who will receive it?
How do FEHB benefits work for the surviving members of a federal employee’s family in the event of his or her death?
How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.
How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?
When is the best day for federal employees to retire? These are some important factors to consider.
The 2024 COLA was announced on October 12, 2023. Not all federal retirees will receive the same COLA. Here is how the COLA calculation works.
Inflation is still with us in 2022. The latest inflation figures are no longer at a 40-year high, but consumers are still feeling pinched.
Categories Retirement How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?
Federal employees may be able to receive retirement credit for their military service.
