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.
FERS
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.
Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?
An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.
FERS Disability Retirement and OWCP: Common Misconceptions
Are you filing for both FERS Disability Retirement and OWCP? Here are some important things you must know.
What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?
What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?
Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?
Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.
Will I Outlive My Retirement Funds?
Do you have enough saved to retire? While there is no easy answer to this question, the author lists three questions to ask to help you begin planning.
