Tag: FERS
FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement
How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.
Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments
A bill has passed Congress to protect people receiving payments under FERS or CSRS from fraud by a person receiving the payment on behalf of the retiree.
14.2% Yearly Increase in TSP Balance for FERS
From the end of December 2018 to the end of December 2019, the average TSP balance for FERS employees was up almost 14.2%.
Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits
OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.
Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block
While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.
Applying for FERS Disability Retirement: Overcoming Procrastination
Do you find yourself procrastinating on your FERS Disability Retirement application? The author interviews an expert for ideas on how to overcome procrastination.
Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector
The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.
2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS
A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.
Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS
A task force report urges major changes to the civil service system from pay and benefits to handling removal actions and appeals by federal employees.
The Social Security Double Tax Bomb
As the author explains, federal employees who think their taxes will be lower in retirement could be in for an unpleasant surprise.
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