Retirement
Social Security COLA Projected to Be the Highest In Decades
Social Security recipients are likely to get a big COLA in 2022, but the author notes that this is a major financial burden for the program.
Social Security
Stay informed on Social Security updates that affect federal employees and retirees, especially those covered under FERS. Explore news and analysis on Social Security COLAs, benefit calculations, earnings limits, claiming strategies, and policy changes that influence retirement income. Find clear explanations of how Social Security integrates with FERS benefits, the FERS supplement, and long‑term financial planning. Keep up with legislative developments, inflation trends, and key rules that shape Social Security benefits for federal retirees.
Retirement
Why Social Security’s Trust Fund Is Vital to Those Approaching Retirement
The author says that Social Security is losing billions of dollars that will one day hit retirees directly in the wallet.
Retirement
How to Calculate Your 2022 COLA (Current Max Projection: 6.1%)
How is the 2022 COLA calculated for different groupings of federal retirees?
Retirement
How Did Social Security Fare With COVID?
How has Social Security weathered the COVID-19 storm?
Retirement
When Should a Married Couple Avoid Delaying Social Security?
As the author illustrates, when each spouse begins drawing Social Security can have a significant impact on the other's benefits.
Retirement
Read This Before Taking a Job in Retirement
If you work in retirement, you could find that your benefits are reduced if you earn too much money.
Retirement
Is Social Security Taxed in Your State?
Are there any states that tax Social Security benefits? A new report provides important information for retirees.
Retirement
Is Social Security Taxed Twice?
Federal employees are often surprised to learn that their Social Security benefits are taxed, sometimes at a pretty high rate.
Retirement
The Big Problem with the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a very common strategy for taking income during retirement. The author highlights some risk factors to be aware of with this strategy.
Retirement
When Should Federal Retirees Take Social Security?
When should federal retirees under FERS take Social Security? There are many factors to consider.