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2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 23, 2017 3:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee 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.

What Happens to My Benefits If I Leave Federal Service and Then Return in the Future?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: May 2, 2017 10:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment
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I’m considering leaving federal service, however, I’m wondering what would happen to my benefits if I ended up coming back in the future?

Deferred Retirement for a Departing Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: February 10, 2017 10:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are some facts about deferred retirement that could be critical for a federal employee.

Buyouts and Early Outs

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJanuary 15, 2017 5:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author provides some general information about early outs and buyouts along with questions federal employees should ask themselves if they are considering taking one of these.

Three Crucial Retirement Planning Tips for 2017

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJanuary 4, 2017 12:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The start of a new year is often a time when we make plans for a better future. The author lists what she sees as the three most critical planning tips of a solid retirement plan for federal employees.

Protect Your Family with Important Estate Planning Documents

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinDecember 20, 2016 2:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Have you considered what would happen to your loved ones and to your assets after you pass away? Proper planning is important to ensure your wishes are carried out.

When Does an Employee Have to Retire to Receive the 2017 COLA?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 14, 2016 2:36 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

An employee who plans to retire on 1/3/2017 wants to know if he has to be off of the government’s payroll by 12/31/16 to receive the COLA. The author provides the answer.

National DEAF-icit: Debt, Taxes, and Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerUpdated: December 15, 2016 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that taxes are likely to be higher in the future when current federal employees are at or nearing retirement. He outlines some options available to federal workers to help offset future tax burdens.

OPM Will No Longer Accept Corrections on Certain Retirement Forms

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: November 21, 2016 1:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management has announced that certain benefits election forms with hand made corrections will no longer be accepted.

0.3% COLA Increase for Federal Retirees and Social Security Recipients in 2017

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 18, 2016 10:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There will be a COLA increase of 0.3% for federal retirees and Social Security recipients in 2017.

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