Retirement
The Top 5 Retirement Myths
The author summarizes five common misconceptions federal employees frequently have about their retirement benefits.
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
How Much Income Will You Have in Retirement Under FERS?
There are three main sources of income in retirement under FERS. How much income can a federal retiree expect to get from these?
Pay & Benefits
Your 6 Most Important FERS Benefits Explained
What are the key benefits for federal employees under FERS? Here is a summary.
Federal Workforce News
Election 2020: Where Do Trump and Biden Stand on Social Security?
The author says that neither presidential candidate appears to have a solid plan to address looming problems with Social Security.
Retirement
2021 COLA for Federal Retirees: 1.3%
Here are details on the annual cost of living adjustment federal retirees can expect in 2021.
Retirement
FERS Disability Retirement and SSDI
What happens if you are approved for both FERS Disability Retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance?
Retirement
What No One Tells You About Taking Social Security Early
If you choose to take Social Security benefits before your full retirement age, be sure you are aware of the potential ramifications.
Retirement
Will the New Social Security Tax Deferral Affect Your Retirement?
A temporary payroll tax deferral is now in effect. What could this mean for your Social Security benefits?
Retirement
The Importance of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement
This is a summary of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement and how it can benefit eligible federal retirees.
Retirement
“Defunding Social Security”: Monetizing the Fear of the Elderly
The author says that the recent "defund Social Security" debate is more about politically driven sound bites than facts.