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?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.
There are special provisions for certain federal employees which can make a big impact on their pensions at retirement.
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?