Retirement
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut is a Lose-Lose Deal
The author says that a proposal to suspend the Social Security payroll tax would jeopardize the overall health of 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
Will I Run Out of Money in Retirement?
Having enough saved for retirement is a concern of many federal employees. One pitfall to watch for is the time between retiring and starting Social Security.
Retirement
What June CPI Data Say About the 2021 COLA
The latest CPI-W figures suggest a small COLA for federal retirees in 2021, but the author points out that it may be the start of a more positive…
Retirement
3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement
These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.
Retirement
Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.
Retirement
Fertility Breeds Instability for Social Security
The author says that falling fertility rates may put further financial strain on Social Security.
Retirement
The Only Way That Social Security Pays Retirees Nothing
Pretending that Social Security will pay everyone if people want to opt-out will insure that it eventually pays no one.
Retirement
Social Security’s New Day of Reckoning
The author says that the "day of reckoning" for Social Security is likely to come sooner than previously thought.
Retirement
3 Social Security Questions
Social Security is a key part of your federal retirement benefits. These are three important things to know about it.
Retirement
Is the Social Security Trust Fund Real?
The author analyzes the debate over the existence of the Social Security Trust Fund.