Understanding FERS Disability Retirement and Your Eligibility
What criteria do federal employees have to meet to be eligible for FERS disability retirement?
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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.
Take This Job and Shove It!
Federal employees who leave their jobs before they are eligible for retirement can adversely impact their retirement benefits.
2022 COLA: Why Are FERS and CSRS Different?
The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.
Leaping Before Looking: A Federal Employee’s Biggest Retirement Mistake
Can you retire? As the author illustrates, you need to have a solid plan in place in order to have a successful retirement.
This Retirement Mistake Could Cut Your Pension by 15%
Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.
Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
2022 FERS COLA: Good News and Bad News
Inflation is up this year which will likely boost next year’s COLA for federal retirees, but there is some bad news for FERS retirees.
How a Military Deposit Affects Your Retirement
How does a military deposit affect your retirement, and should you buy back your military time?
Read This Before Taking a Job in Retirement
If you work in retirement, you could find that your benefits are reduced if you earn too much money.
FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So
Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.
