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IG Labels CSRS Improper Payments ‘High-Risk’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 8, 2018 1:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A recent OPM Inspector General’s report said that improper payments made under federal employee retirement systems represent a “high risk.”

How Does the Annual COLA Affect FERS Transferees?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOctober 31, 2018 2:39 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I am a FERS Transferee. How does the cost of living adjustment (COLA) affect my annuity payment?

The ‘Best’ Retirement Dates in 2019

By Ehren ClovisOctober 22, 2018 3:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What are the “best” dates to retire in 2019? The author offers some important considerations for FERS and CSRS federal employees.

Is ‘When Actually Employed’ Service Treated Differently From Full-Time Service?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSeptember 29, 2018 5:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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Is WAE (When Actually Employed) service treated differently from full-time service?

What Does ‘Creditable Civilian Service’ Mean?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJuly 10, 2018 3:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?

3 Bad Days or 6 Lucky Numbers

By Ann VandersliceJune 11, 2018 2:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Do you know your lucky numbers for retirement? The author lists six important ones for federal employees in their retirement planning.

How is Your Retirement Annuity Calculated When Switching From CSRS to FERS?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJune 11, 2018 11:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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How is a retirement annuity calculated for someone who switched from CSRS to FERS?

Can I Estimate What My Monthly CSRS and Social Security Payments Will Be?

By Debbie VenselUpdated: March 15, 2018 5:57 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I’m confused about my 35 years of CSRS Offset and Social Security pensions. Can I estimate how much will I get in monthly pensions from both?

Substantial Cuts to Federal Employee Benefits Proposed in FY 2019 Budget

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 17, 2018 5:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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As anticipated, the FY 2019 budget proposal from the White House outlines proposed benefits changes for federal employees. Here is a summary.

How Does the GPO Affect Your Pension?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJanuary 18, 2018 2:52 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What is the Government Pension Offset, and how does it affect your pension?

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