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Highest Expected 2023 COLA for Social Security in 40 Years

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerSeptember 16, 2022 1:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2023 COLA could be the largest for federal retirees in 40+ years.

Protecting Social Security From Hobgoblins

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithSeptember 6, 2022 3:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that neither political party has a viable plan to help Social Security.

Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember

By Benjamin DergeAugust 26, 2022 10:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

These are five basic things to know about Social Security.

Early Federal Retirement and Social Security

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAugust 17, 2022 8:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who retire early under FERS and do not continue earning wages need to be aware of the impact to their Social Security benefits.


Why the Federal Employee Retirement Age May Go Up

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAugust 3, 2022 7:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Social Security may be unable to fully pay benefits in the near future. Federal employees relying on it for part of their retirement income would be wise to make alternate plans.

Would Working Two More Years Keep Social Security Solvent?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJuly 27, 2022 9:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A recent survey said that many younger Americans would be willing to work longer to shore up Social Security, but the author says this isn’t likely to help much.

Audit Finds GPO Shortchanging Seniors

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: June 14, 2022 5:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

An audit conducted by the SSA OIG found that some retirees impacted by GPO may be losing out on additional retirement benefits. Here is how to reclaim your benefits.

Elimination of WEP and GPO Would Be Unfair

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMay 5, 2022 8:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that a bill proposing to do away with the WEP and GPO would actually be unfair.

10 Things To Do 10 Years Before Retirement

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzMarch 21, 2022 1:26 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are 10 steps federal employees should take at least a decade before retiring to ensure they are prepared to head into their golden years.

Social Security Has Quietly Crossed Yet Another Financial Rubicon of Systemic Decay

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFebruary 8, 2022 2:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The cost of grandfathering Social Security benefits for existing retirees is now more expensive for future retirees than doing nothing.

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