The Big ‘Gotchas’ of Deferred Retirement
Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.
Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.
How does the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) under FERS factor into your retirement eligibility?
What are the differences between deferred and postponed annuities?
Are you planning to retire before full Social Security retirement age? Be aware of these earnings tests under FERS.
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
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.
Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?
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?
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?
I’m currently 51 years old, planning to retire the year I turn 55. Will the social security supplement be subject to the social security earnings test?