House Budget Committee Targets Federal Employee Pensions
The House Budget Committee’s 2018 budget proposal suggests reforming civil service pensions to “put them on a better fiscal path.”
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.
Legislation Would Expand Salaries for Newer Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to cut the mandatory amount some federal employees contribute to their retirement programs by 3.6%.
Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service
What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.
What If FERS Changed? Can You Still Retire Comfortably?
Cuts to retirement programs have been proposed which has many federal employees worried. Can you still retire comfortably if some of these changes were enacted?
This Widow Does Not Meet the Legal Definition of ‘Widow’ for Federal Retirement Purposes
The widow of an FBI employee is ruled not eligible for a FERS annuity survivor’s benefit since the length of her marriage was less than 9 months at the time of her husband’s death.
House Republicans Push Back Against Proposed Benefits Cuts
A group of House Republicans recently went on record as being against proposed cuts to federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Letters Express Opposition to Proposed Benefits Cuts
Two letters were sent last week to Congress expressing opposition to proposed cuts to federal employee benefits in the White House’s budget proposal.
5 Social Security Questions Everybody Should Be Able To Answer (Before Retiring)
When is the best age to take Social Security? The author provides some considerations for federal employees under FERS.
2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
Scrutinizing Federal Employee Benefits
Are changes likely to be made to federal employee benefits? New proposals will likely be upsetting to some readers. Here is an analysis.
