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FERS Retirement Eligibility

By Steven PuckettAugust 29, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Retirement eligibility under FERS is determined by a federal employee’s age and number of years of creditable service.

Early Federal Retirement and Social Security

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAugust 17, 2022 8:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerJune 15, 2022 8:51 AM 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

By Steven PuckettDecember 7, 2021 3:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.

Take This Job and Shove It!

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAugust 25, 2021 10:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFebruary 23, 2021 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDecember 21, 2020 8:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsDecember 14, 2020 9:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNovember 30, 2020 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of coins in a glass jar labeled 'retirement' with an alarm clock in the background

Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.

I’m xx Age; Can I Retire Yet?

By Kelly MonroeSeptember 23, 2020 2:34 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Illustration showing a 'career highway' under FERS

How does the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) under FERS factor into your retirement eligibility?

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