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Repealing the GPO is Irresponsible

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithNov 19, 2024 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that a bill that would repeal the GPO creates an unfair situation with Social Security and one that would further damage its finances.

Comparing Retirement Ages 60 and 62 for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 13, 2024 9:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are important considerations for federal employees who may be weighing whether to retire at age 60 versus 62.

Social Security Message – Real or Scam?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 29, 2024 6:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

An email recently sent by the Social Security Administration may have been inadvertently dismissed as a scam.

9 Ugly Truths About Retirement

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsJul 23, 2024 7:50 AM | Updated: Jul 29, 2024 2:17 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are 9 things that should not be ignored if you want to have a successful retirement.

Best Dates to Retire from the Federal Government Through 2030

By Harry JamesonJul 16, 2024 8:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.

What is the Best Age to Take Social Security? Pros/Cons of Starting Earlier or Later

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJun 28, 2024 8:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is the best age for federal employees to take Social Security? These are some important considerations.

Retiring Abroad? Changes to Federal Benefits, Social Security Benefits, and Tax Rules for an Expat

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiJun 18, 2024 8:28 AM | Updated: Jul 3, 2024 10:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Are you a federal employee considering retiring overseas? These are some important financial considerations.

Use Your Thrift Savings Plan to Increase Your Social Security Retirement

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 13, 2024 7:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Glass jar filled with coins labeled 'retirement'; pictured next to it are 3 vertical stacks of coins growing in size from left to right and an old style alarm clock

What is “pensionizing” and could it help to increase your retirement income?

Will I Get Social Security If the Trust Fund Goes Bankrupt?

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiJun 3, 2024 12:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Social Security cards with poker chips and dice sitting on top of them depicting uncertainty regarding the program's financial future/long-term viability

News reports imply that the Social Security trust fund is going broke. Should you include Social Security income in your retirement planning?

Why You Should Not Worry About Social Security Trust Fund News

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 28, 2024 12:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Two red dice sitting on a tear out of a headline that reads 'Will Your Social Security Be Enough?'

Focusing on what you can control in your retirement planning is more productive than worrying about things beyond your control.

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