Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
FERS
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.
How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?
Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.
OPM Disability Retirement Under FERS: The “Process” and 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
The author says that the “process” of applying for Federal Disability Retirement largely requires convincing convincing OPM your case is valid.
More Big Risks for FERS Retirees
Have you considered these inherent risks to your retirement plans?
The Biggest Risks for a FERS Retiree
These are some of the biggest risks federal employees under FERS could potentially face.
Legislation Reintroduced to Boost COLAs for Some Retired Feds
One Congressman is making another attempt to ensure CSRS and FERS federal retirees get the same COLAs.
How to Calculate Your FERS Pension After a Divorce
What impact can a divorce have on your FERS pension? The author describes a common scenario.
Just How Valuable is Your FERS Pension?
How valuable is your pension? The author provides a simple calculation to help illustrate.
Don’t Leave Your Spouse Without Income Before You Retire!
What would happen to your spouse if you were to pass away before retiring from federal service? These are some important considerations.
More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees
There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.
