FERS Retirement Eligibility
Retirement eligibility under FERS is determined by a federal employee’s age and number of years of creditable service.
MRA
Early Federal Retirement and Social Security
Federal employees who retire early under FERS and do not continue earning wages need to be aware of the impact to their Social Security benefits.
5 Retirement Planning Tips for Mid-Career Federal Employees
Categories Federal Employee Retirement What should federal employees in the middle of their careers be thinking about regarding retirement planning?
Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10
Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.
Take This Job and Shove It!
Federal employees who leave their jobs before they are eligible for retirement can adversely impact their retirement benefits.
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?
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?
