Is it Time to Change Federal Retirement Benefits?
Proposals to cut retirement benefits appear periodically. The author discusses some recent ones and what they might mean for federal employees.
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.
Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts
More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.
Don’t Hold Your Breath
The author says that while a couple of bills that would boost federal retirement benefits are welcome news, they are unlikely to become law.
What Portion Do You Get Back from the FERS Refund?
If you take the FERS refund, what portion of the contributions do you get back?
The Future of the Retirement Backlog
The author says that the retirement backlog at OPM is projected to get worse, and he proposes a solution which he says could reduce the backlog quickly.
FERS Disability Retirement: SF 3112B: Supervisor’s Statement
Your supervisor’s affidavit is a key component of a FERS Disability Retirement application. The author explains how this works.
Connolly Trying Again to Change FERS COLAs
Legislation has been reintroduced to equalize COLAs paid to federal retirees under FERS and CSRS.
FERS OPM Disability Retirement: Legal Sufficiency
What constitutes “legal sufficiency” in a FERS Disability Retirement application?
Financial Considerations When Leaving for a Private Sector Job
Thinking of leaving your job as a federal employee? These are some important financial considerations to keep in mind when moving to the private sector.
FERS Disability Retirement: SF 3112A: Applicant’s Statement of Disability
The Applicant’s Statement of Disability is a critical component of a FERS Disability Retirement application. The author provides an overview of this form.
