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Understanding Your FEHB Coverage as a Survivor Annuitant: Continuing Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleAug 21, 2024 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How do FEHB benefits work for the surviving members of a federal employee’s family in the event of his or her death?

Best Dates to Retire from the Federal Government Through 2030

By Harry JamesonJul 16, 2024 8:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.

Understanding the CSRS Offset Pension and Coordination with the Windfall Elimination Provision

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJun 18, 2024 3:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?

The Best “Best Date” For Federal Employees to Retire… Really!

FedSmith.com author Wes BattleBy Wes BattleMay 3, 2024 9:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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When is the best day for federal employees to retire? These are some important factors to consider.

FERS vs. CSRS: How is the 2024 COLA Calculated?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 13, 2023 6:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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.

2022 Inflation Continues Going Up; FERS Retirees Still Get 1% Less Than CSRS on 2023 COLA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 10, 2022 9:39 AM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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.

Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeApr 20, 2022 11:38 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2024 1:31 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

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?

By Brandon ChristySep 20, 2021 2:52 PM Categories Federal Employee 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 SolomanSep 14, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Federal Employee 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. SmithAug 9, 2021 6:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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.

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