The Social Security Double Tax Bomb
As the author explains, federal employees who think their taxes will be lower in retirement could be in for an unpleasant surprise.
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.
Political Drama: From Protecting Social Security To Gutting It
The author says that playing politics with Social Security has led to serious consequences for the program.
Social Security Goes 0 for 7 in the Democratic Debates
The author says that Social Security’s current financial forecast has become so widely accepted that people no longer question it.
Trump, Social Security, and Santa Claus
Recent data from SSA suggest that Social Security’s revenue is better than expected.
What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?
What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?
Social Security, the WEP, and Fairness
The author critiques a proposed WEP reform bill and offers alternate solutions to the problem posed by the WEP.
Another WEP Reform Bill Introduced
Another bill designed to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and boost retirement income for federal retirees has been introduced.
The Consequences of Working Past Age 65
There are advantages to working later in life, but also some potential downsides. Here are some important points to consider.
Federal Employees Are Lucky
The author says that although federal employees may not think of themselves as lucky, they have plenty for which to be thankful.
Warren’s Social Security Proposal Adds More Questions Than Answers to the Debate
The author offers an analysis of Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to expand Social Security.
