Retirement
Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS
How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?
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.
Retirement
When Should I Make a Deposit for My Military Time?
Federal employees may be able to receive retirement credit for their military service.
Retirement
What Do You Need to Know About the Federal Retirement Systems?
This is an overview of the two main retirement systems and their benefits for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
2022 COLA: Why Are FERS and CSRS Different?
The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.
Retirement
Legislation Reintroduced to Boost COLAs for Some Retired Feds
One Congressman is making another attempt to ensure CSRS and FERS federal retirees get the same COLAs.
Court Cases
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits
A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother's government pension payments.
Retirement
Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments
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.
Retirement
Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block
While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees' retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.
Pay & Benefits
Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector
The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.
Retirement
What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?
What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?