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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.

What Happens to Your Unused Sick Leave in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 20, 2020 1:14 PM | Updated: May 1, 2020 1:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Here is a summary of what happens to your unused sick leave in retirement.

FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement

By Brandon ChristyMar 12, 2020 7:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 9, 2020 9:24 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 1, 2020 7:44 AM | Updated: Mar 13, 2020 10:57 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 20, 2020 1:42 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:42 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 19, 2020 1:19 PM | Updated: Mar 13, 2020 10:56 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

By Scott SantarelliFeb 19, 2020 9:11 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 11, 2020 12:11 PM | Updated: Feb 28, 2020 12:49 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2020 1:30 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2020 10:09 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 7, 2020 2:09 PM | Updated: Feb 24, 2020 9:29 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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.

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