Q&A
Social Security and CSRS Earnings
In calculating the 35 highest earnings years for WEP and Social Security, indexed for inflation, does that include the earnings that a CSRS retiree earned while employed in…
CSRS
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.
Q&A
How Are My Retirement Earnings Taxed?
I retired from the Federal Government on 1/03/2013 and I need to know how my federal tax is calculated.
Q&A
Am I Legal?
Am I legal? I am wondering about this because of what was stated in your article, Retired Reservists Can Legally “Double Dip”.
Retirement
An Open Letter to Katherine Archuleta
The author suggests a solution for improved calculation of the FERS annuity supplement in an open letter to nominee for OPM director Katherine Archuleta.
Pay & Benefits
Maximizing Social Security For Retirement
Social Security is an important benefit in retirement. What many people do not know, though, is the sheer number of options you have when considering how to file…
Retirement
Retirement Myths: What Determines Your Retirement Annuity?
Your FERS or CSRS annuity will continue for the rest of your life, and the amount of your annuity is determined by your high-3 average salary and your…
Retirement
Taxes and Your Federal Retirement
Here are a few tips to consider in calculating your future retirement income as a federal employee.
Retirement
Making Your Money Last Through a Multi-Decade Retirement
The author says that federal employees have much to be thankful for when it comes to generating income in retirement.
Retirement
FERS and CSRS Federal Disability Retirement: Common Roadblocks
What are the roadblocks and obstacles for a Federal Disability Retirement application, filed through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, whether under FERS or CSRS?
Retirement
Retire or Keep Working?
As you get closer to the time when federal employees start thinking about retirement, there can often be apprehension about whether or not you are ready. This article…