Protecting Your Spouse: The FERS Survivor Benefit Decision Explained
FERS survivor benefits can permanently affect your spouse’s income and health coverage. Here’s what federal employees need to consider before retiring.
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Stay informed on the latest FERS retirement news, including updates on FERS annuity calculations, retirement eligibility rules, service credit, COLA adjustments, and federal retirement policies that affect current and future retirees. Find clear explanations of FERS benefits, survivor options, the FERS supplement, and key guidance to help federal employees understand how their retirement income is calculated and how policy changes may impact long‑term financial security.
USPS Halts FERS Contributions Amid Financial Crisis: What Employees Need to Know
USPS will temporarily halt employer FERS pension payments starting April 10 to conserve cash. What does this mean for employees and retirees?
The One-Decision Trap: What Federal Retirees Can Learn from Netflix
Netflix walked away from a $90 billion deal. Federal retirees face similar choices with TSP withdrawals, annuities, and Roth conversions. Flexibility matters.
Why FERS Retirees Need More Than a Pension to Beat Inflation
Federal retirees face COLA gaps and inflation risk. A balanced TSP strategy and financial margin are key to protecting long-term purchasing power.
Federal Retirement Planning: Top 5 Tips for Federal Employees Contributing to FERS
Maximize your federal retirement with smart FERS, TSP, and benefits strategies—learn the top tips to secure your financial future without missing a step.
The Social Security Decision Some FERS Retirees May Get Wrong
FERS retirees may benefit from taking Social Security at 62 to preserve TSP flexibility, reduce future RMDs, and ease survivor tax burdens.
Making FERS Work: How Federal Employees Should Plan Retirement Using the TSP, Pension, and Social Security
FERS retirement relies on your pension, Social Security, and TSP. Here’s how they combine and an analysis of what’s needed to match (or exceed) CSRS income.
FERS and SBP Survivor Benefits: Know the Point of No Return
FERS and SBP survivor benefit elections can become permanent fast—know your deadlines before submitting retirement paperwork.
Why Roth Conversions Require a Different Playbook for Federal Widows with a FERS Pension
Federal widows with FERS and Social Security benefit most from small, strategic Roth conversions to avoid IRMAA and balance lifetime taxes.
What Parts of a Federal Employee’s Retirement Income Are Taxed?
Federal employees will find that most of their retirement income is subject to taxes. Planning ahead helps reduce tax surprises in retirement.
