Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
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More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees
There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.
The Big Retirement Differences for FERS Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Air Traffic Controllers
There are special provisions for certain federal employees which can make a big impact on their pensions at retirement.
The Big ‘Gotchas’ of Deferred Retirement
Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.
I’m xx Age; Can I Retire Yet?
How does the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) under FERS factor into your retirement eligibility?
Postponed vs. Deferred Annuities Under FERS
What are the differences between deferred and postponed annuities?
The FERS Earnings Test
Are you planning to retire before full Social Security retirement age? Be aware of these earnings tests under FERS.
The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
Observations on OPM’s Recommended Adjustments to Federal Employee Benefits
Recent proposals would make cuts to federal employees’ benefits should they come to pass. The author analyzes their impact through a financial planning perspective.
Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018
Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.
