2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
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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What Happens to My Benefits If I Leave Federal Service and Then Return in the Future?
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
These are some facts about deferred retirement that could be critical for a federal employee.
Buyouts and Early Outs
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
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
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?
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
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
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
There will be a COLA increase of 0.3% for federal retirees and Social Security recipients in 2017.
