How To Pick Your FERS Retirement Date Like A Pro
The author outlines four mistakes federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) will want to make sure to avoid when choosing their optimal retirement date.
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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.
‘Antiquated Assumptions’ About Federal Pay and Benefits
What changes are likely to occur to your pay and benefits? These are some proposed changes federal workers might see under a new administration based on what we know today.
Deferred Retirement for a Departing Federal Employee
These are some facts about deferred retirement that could be critical for a federal employee.
Buyouts and Early Outs
The author provides some general information about early outs and buyouts along with questions federal employees should ask themselves if they are considering taking one of these.
Three Crucial Retirement Planning Tips for 2017
The start of a new year is often a time when we make plans for a better future. The author lists what she sees as the three most critical planning tips of a solid retirement plan for federal employees.
Will Retiring in the Middle of December Lower My FERS Pension?
I understand that there is often a “best date” to retire to maximize one’s pension, but I want to retire in the middle of December 2017 to take my family on vacation. What effect will that have on my FERS pension?
Protect Your Family with Important Estate Planning Documents
Have you considered what would happen to your loved ones and to your assets after you pass away? Proper planning is important to ensure your wishes are carried out.
National DEAF-icit: Debt, Taxes, and Your Retirement
The author says that taxes are likely to be higher in the future when current federal employees are at or nearing retirement. He outlines some options available to federal workers to help offset future tax burdens.
OPM Will No Longer Accept Corrections on Certain Retirement Forms
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that certain benefits election forms with hand made corrections will no longer be accepted.
Do Members of Congress Get a Special Pension Benefit That Other Federal Employees Do Not?
There is a common belief that Members of Congress have a special pension that will pay them their full salary as a pension for as little as five years of Congressional service. Is this really true?
