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Law Enforcement Officer Retirement, the Rule of 55, TSP, and Roth TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJun 6, 2024 2:26 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Access to the TSP at retirement works differently for federal law enforcement officers and special category employees.

5 Big Advantages of Being a Special Provisions Employee

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 27, 2024 2:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Special provision FERS federal employees have advantages that can make a big difference in their retirement annuities.

Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Federal Law Enforcement Officers

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeDec 21, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Jan 30, 2024 11:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

Federal law enforcement officers have different retirement rules than most other federal employees under FERS.

Rule of 55 and Early Access to TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbSep 28, 2023 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What is the rule of 55, and how does it apply to TSP accounts?

Evaluating an LEO or ATC Contract Position

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbAug 5, 2019 11:25 AM | Updated: Aug 13, 2019 9:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Some federal employees have the option of moving to a contract position at retirement. Here are some considerations in weighing this option.

Can You Work Longer in a Position with Mandatory Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeNov 18, 2018 12:27 PM | Updated: Nov 26, 2018 4:31 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Some federal positions have mandatory retirement ages, but what if an individual wishes to work longer?

Federal Employee Retirement, Politics and Being Fired

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 20, 2018 3:55 PM | Updated: Jun 4, 2020 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Andrew McCabe was fired from the FBI shortly before becoming eligible for a federal pension at 50. Reports indicate he has lost his federal pension, but is that really accurate?

Do Not Let OPM Reduce Your Retirement Benefits Without an Appeal

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 22, 2018 2:55 PM | Updated: Feb 28, 2018 3:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Some retired federal employees were recently notified by OPM that their annuity payments were being reduced. Do they have any appeal options?

Can LEO Employees Extend Their Service Outside of Law Enforcement to Become Eligible for the 1.1% Annuity Computation?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 22, 2018 11:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can a law enforcement employee extend working years in a non-law enforcement capacity to become eligible for the 1.1% FERS annuity calculation?

Shrinking Supplemental Annuity Payments: Response from OPM

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 13, 2018 4:24 PM | Updated: Feb 19, 2018 2:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Readers have asked questions about the reduction in their annuity payments for retired federal law enforcement officers. Here is OPM’s response.

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June 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1403 +0.01% +2.06%
F Fund $20.0312 +0.34% +2.84%
C Fund $95.1138 -0.83% +2.35%
S Fund $88.6043 -0.84% -1.72%
I Fund $48.3430 -1.00% +15.39%
L Income $27.6563 -0.21% +3.42%
L 2025 $14.2357 -0.22% +3.45%
L 2030 $52.9030 -0.51% +4.87%
L 2035 $15.9819 -0.56% +5.11%
L 2040 $60.8681 -0.61% +5.34%
L 2045 $16.7455 -0.66% +5.53%
L 2050 $36.8886 -0.70% +5.71%
L 2055 $18.6804 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2060 $18.6781 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2065 $18.6756 -0.88% +6.24%
L 2070 $11.0687 -0.88% +6.26%
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