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Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 23, 2021 9:47 AM Categories 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 HawsDec 21, 2020 8:14 AM Categories 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 HawsDec 14, 2020 9:04 AM Categories 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 HawsNov 30, 2020 10:17 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.

I’m xx Age; Can I Retire Yet?

By Kelly MonroeSep 23, 2020 2:34 PM | Updated: Oct 2, 2020 7:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How does the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) under FERS factor into your retirement eligibility?

Postponed vs. Deferred Annuities Under FERS

By Brandon ChristySep 21, 2020 11:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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What are the differences between deferred and postponed annuities?

The FERS Earnings Test

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 20, 2019 12:23 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Are you planning to retire before full Social Security retirement age? Be aware of these earnings tests under FERS.

The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make

By Alexis HongamenJul 31, 2018 4:02 PM | Updated: Aug 8, 2018 9:50 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.

Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018

By Tom WalkerJul 31, 2017 2:30 PM | Updated: Aug 6, 2017 5:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 26, 2017 3:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?

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