Pay & Benefits
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.
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Retirement
Fixing Social Security by Ending it
The author says that making Social Security into a welfare program is like fixing a hole in the wall by calling it a window.
Retirement
The FERS Earnings Test
Are you planning to retire before full Social Security retirement age? Be aware of these earnings tests under FERS.
Retirement
Tracking the 2020 COLA
How is the COLA looking for Social Security recipients in 2020? The latest inflation data provide some insight.
Retirement
Delayed Benefits Could Expedite Social Security’s Financial Instability
A law passed in the last century threatens the long-term stability of Social Security.
Retirement
2019 Social Security Trustees Report: Finally Some Good News?
The author discusses the 2019 Social Security trustees report and why it appears to contain good news on the surface.
Retirement
Social Security, Medicare Projected to Continue Gradual Financial Declines
The 2019 Trustees reports show that Medicare and Social Security are viable for now but remain on an unsustainable financial path.
Retirement
Upcoming Social Security Trustees Report: What’s The Difference Between Bad News and Worse News?
The 2019 Social Security Trustees report is slated for release soon. The author says if there is bad news about the program's future, now is the time to…
Retirement
CSRS Offset: An Explanation of the Basics
What is CSRS Offset, and what impact does it have on your pension in retirement?