Top 3 Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement
Categories Federal Employee Retirement The author explains the top three ways federal employees can ruin their retirements from her series 10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement.
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Categories Federal Employee Retirement What is the Processing Time for FERS Disability Applications?
Processing times vary for FERS disability retirement applications. What can federal employees expect when applying?
2022 Inflation Continues Going Up; FERS Retirees Still Get 1% Less Than CSRS on 2023 COLA
Inflation is still with us in 2022. The latest inflation figures are no longer at a 40-year high, but consumers are still feeling pinched.
How to Calculate Your FERS Retirement Pension
Do you know how to calculate your FERS retirement pension? Here is a basic overview.
Federal Employee Mental Health Issues on the Rise
Mental health conditions can qualify federal employees for Federal Disability Retirement.
Turning 62 is a Rewarding Milestone for FERS Employees
Federal employees under FERS can get a higher annuity by waiting until age 62 to retire.
FERS Retirement Eligibility
Retirement eligibility under FERS is determined by a federal employee’s age and number of years of creditable service.
One Big Mistake Most Federal Employees Make
Using the TSP to save for retirement is a good thing, but the author says that many federal employees make a mistake in their planning.
Early Federal Retirement and Social Security
Federal employees who retire early under FERS and do not continue earning wages need to be aware of the impact to their Social Security benefits.
Why the Federal Employee Retirement Age May Go Up
Social Security may be unable to fully pay benefits in the near future. Federal employees relying on it for part of their retirement income would be wise to make alternate plans.
