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How to Find Mistakes on HR Pension Estimates

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDec 17, 2024 11:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

It is not unusual for federal employees to find mistakes on their pension estimates. These are some of the most common ones.

Complete Guide to FERS

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleFeb 8, 2024 9:22 AM | Updated: Dec 13, 2024 1:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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This is a detailed guide to help federal employees understand the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

15 Weeks? New EPL Benefit May Impact Your Federal Retirement Date

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 30, 2021 11:37 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is EPL, and will it impact your “high-3” and your retirement date?

Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 20, 2020 1:42 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.

2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2020 1:30 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2020 10:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?

By Brandon ChristyNov 5, 2019 11:35 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.

Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2019 1:19 PM | Updated: Mar 28, 2019 11:29 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.

The Effects of a Lack of a Pay Raise

By Micah PorterDec 14, 2018 1:37 PM | Updated: Dec 22, 2018 6:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How does the lack of a pay raise factor into inflation, and what is the overall impact on your FERS annuity and Social Security benefits?

The High-Five Average Salary

By Robert F. BensonAug 16, 2018 3:25 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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There has been discussion in Congress of switching annuity calculations to a high 5 average salary. What is the potential impact on a federal employee’s annuity?

Retire at Age 61?

By Robert F. BensonMay 14, 2018 3:19 PM | Updated: Aug 8, 2018 12:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What impact can waiting an extra year to retire have on a FERS annuity? The difference might surprise you.

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