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Maximized Pension vs Survivor Protection: A Fresh Take on an Age Old Debate

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerDecember 12, 2017 3:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Is the Surviving Spouse Benefit a good buy for federal employees? Here are some considerations.

How Much Income Will I Need in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinOctober 30, 2017 3:33 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Many people haven’t given much thought to how much income they will need in retirement. These are some tips on how to help you with your planning.

Federal Retirees: Will You Receive a Full or Prorated COLA?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 18, 2017 2:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2018 COLA increase will be reflected in payments for federal retirees in January 2018. Some will receive a full COLA; others will receive a prorated COLA.

When is the Best Date to Retire in 2017?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSeptember 26, 2017 2:49 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Are you planning to leave federal service at the end of the year? These are some important considerations for maximizing your annuity and leave payments.

How Much Do I Need In Savings If I Want $X Per Year In Retirement and Not Run Out of Money?

FedSmith.com author Alexis HongamenBy Alexis HongamenUpdated: September 13, 2017 3:02 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees have several retirement savings benefits at their disposal. The author explains how these can work together to create a full retirement income.

Options for Changing Federal Employee Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: September 7, 2017 12:00 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Congress is looking for ways to reduce expenses. The $93 billion spent on federal retirement is a big target.

Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerUpdated: August 6, 2017 5:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.

Can I Be Considered a CSRS Re-Hire Under a Presidential Appointment?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: July 31, 2017 1:22 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment
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Can I be considered as a CSRS re-hire? If so, how will my previous CSRS time affect any retirement benefits to which I would be entitled eight years from now?

Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: July 17, 2017 9:13 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.

2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 23, 2017 3:12 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.

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