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Leaping Before Looking: A Federal Employee’s Biggest Retirement Mistake

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciAugust 2, 2021 3:44 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Fork in the road with two signs pointing in different directions, one labeled 'work' and one labeled 'retire'

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%

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 28, 2021 10:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 2, 2021 10:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsUpdated: June 29, 2021 4:35 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJune 3, 2021 8:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How does a military deposit affect your retirement, and should you buy back your military time?

Read This Before Taking a Job in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 28, 2021 7:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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

By Robert McGillMay 17, 2021 2:44 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.

When Should Federal Retirees Take Social Security?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyMay 4, 2021 9:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

When should federal retirees under FERS take Social Security? There are many factors to consider.

When is it Time to Retire?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApril 21, 2021 7:08 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How do you know when it’s time to retire? It can be difficult, even frightening, to make the decision. Here are some tips to help with planning.

Understanding the Difference Between Postponed and Deferred FERS Retirement

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonApril 13, 2021 10:03 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Man and woman sitting at a desk doing financial calculations; the woman is holding a notepad and pen and the man is performing a calculation with a calculator with coins and paperwork spread out in front of them

While postponed and deferred retirement sound similar, there are big differences for FERS federal employees who retire early with these options.

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