Retirement
Will Social Security be Gone by the Time I Retire?
A question younger Americans often ask is, "Will Social Security be there when I retire?" The author explores this scenario and what threats the program faces.
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
Trying Again to Change Social Security’s COLA Formula
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change the COLA formula for Social Security to pay higher benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Your Federal Benefits: What Should Your Primary Survivor Do When You Die?
There are important actions your primary survivor needs to take regarding your federal benefits in the event of your death.
Retirement
Don’t Hold Your Breath
The author says that while a couple of bills that would boost federal retirement benefits are welcome news, they are unlikely to become law.
Retirement
Is Social Security Welfare or Insurance?
New legislation promises to keep Social Security solvent for the rest of the century, but the author says the devil is in the details of the bill.
Retirement
The Best Time to Collect Social Security
The best time to begin collecting Social Security is different for everyone. The author offers some points to consider in making the decision.
Retirement
Eliminate the Cap, Solve Social Security’s Financial Problems?
Would eliminating the cap on Social Security be a good thing? The author says it is not a good idea.
Retirement
Survey: Older Individuals More Likely to Support Tax Increase to Shore Up Social Security
We recently asked our readers if they would support higher taxes to extend full Social Security benefits. Here is what you told us.
Retirement
Will The Cavalry Save Social Security?
The author says the typical worker faces the prospect of losing money on Social Security. Will higher taxes solve this problem?
Retirement
Fact Check: The GOP Targets Social Security
Social Security is often made into a political issue, but the author says that it will take bipartisan action to solve problems facing the program.