Tag: MRA
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.
Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement
Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?
Should I Retire Now to Take the Supplemental Payment?
I meet requirements for immediate retirement from Federal service. One thing I don’t want to lose is the supplemental payment until 62. Should I retire now?
Special Supplement for Federal Employees Under FERS
What is a “bridge” payment, and how can it help federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
Utilizing the TSP After Transitioning to Private Sector
I’m considering resigning from my career with the Postal Service and working in the private sector. Can I leave my TSP funds in place after resigning, and I can make deposits and withdrawals thereafter?
Military Buy Back and Your Future Annuity
At my minimum retirement age, I will have 29 years and I am eligible to buy back some military time. If I buy back the time, will it count towards the 30 years needed at MRA to be eligible for the special retirement supplement?
At the Brink of an Irreversible Mistake
One federal employee ended up pulling his retirement paperwork before the big day because he almost made an irreversible mistake. He was relying on all the previous benefits estimates he had received from his human resources department, but at the last minute found out he wouldn’t be getting the pension he had expected. Learn from his story and make sure it doesn’t happen to you.
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