Retirement
The Passage of Time is Killing Social Security
The author says that Social Security heads further down the road of insolvency with the more time that passes without a viable fix from Washington.
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
COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?
The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?
Federal Workforce News
Stimulus Payments Coming Soon for Some Non-Filer Federal Beneficiaries
Some federal beneficiaries who do not file recent tax returns will be getting their COVID stimulus payments from the IRS soon.
Retirement
A Great Age to Retire
While there is no "perfect" age for a federal employee to retire, there are some benefits to waiting until at least age 62.
Retirement
Social Security: Here We Go Again…
The author says that the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on wages could reduce some seniors' Social Security benefits in the future.
Retirement
What Happens to Your Social Security If You Retire Early?
Retiring before reaching one’s full retirement age can reduce the amount of Social Security payments in retirement.
Retirement
The Impact of a Higher Minimum Wage on COLAs for Federal Retirees
The author says that an increase in the federal minimum wage could have an impact on Social Security and the annual COLA for federal retirees.
Retirement
Read This Before Taking Social Security at Age 62
At what age should you start drawing Social Security? As the author explains, it's not a straightforward answer.
Retirement
2021 Social Security: Please Return to Your Seats and Fasten Seatbelt
The author says that the economic impact of the coronavirus is going to make a dramatic appearance in the next Social Security Trustees report.
Retirement
4 Good Reasons to Start Social Security Early
Advice abounds as to why one should wait until a later age to take Social Security, but when might one consider taking it as early as possible?