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FERS, Sick Leave and Your Retirement: How Much Is This New Benefit Worth to You in Dollars and Cents?

By John GrobeApril 5, 2009 11:38 AM Retirement Leave a comment

A bill is moving through Congress that would allow FERS employees to count unused sick leave in computing retirement benefits. Is it more beneficial to take the leave or to save it for using in computing retirement benefits? Here are a few considerations–if this bill does get passed by Congress.

Nearing Retirement? You Probably Have Reason to be Thankful

By Ralph R. SmithAugust 2, 2006 9:01 AM Retirement Leave a comment

Nearing retirement? You are probably in the CSRS. Be thankful; you are in a system that is a remnant of America’s golden economic age.

Retiring? Think About This!!

By Tammy FlanaganAugust 2, 2005 7:46 AM Retirement Leave a comment

What are the considerations in deciding when to retire? Should you wait until the end of the year? Which year? Which month? Here is an explanation of some major factors to consider in your decision.

Sick Leave, Retirement Annuities, and CSRS Employees

By Ralph R. SmithOctober 1, 2004 7:36 AM Retirement Leave a comment

CSRS employees get credit for unused sick leave when they retire which can create confusion for employees under FERS.

Fund

Last

YTD

G Fund

$16.9188

+0.01%

+1.09%

F Fund

$18.7014

+0.37%

-10.46%

C Fund

$57.7270

+0.96%

-19.76%

S Fund

$60.7545

+1.72%

-27.19%

I Fund

$31.6874

-0.31%

-19.66%

L Income

$22.3283

+0.17%

-4.93%

L 2025

$11.1364

+0.28%

-9.07%

L 2030

$37.9208

+0.40%

-12.97%

L 2035

$11.2457

+0.44%

-14.31%

L 2040

$42.0449

+0.47%

-15.57%

L 2045

$11.3896

+0.51%

-16.70%

L 2050

$24.6996

+0.54%

-17.73%

L 2055

$11.8195

+0.62%

-20.58%

L 2060

$11.8186

+0.62%

-20.59%

L 2065

$11.8174

+0.62%

-20.59%

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