The Social Security Life Expectancy Puzzle
How long can one expect to live? It can vary according to the Social Security calculator.
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.
Planning Your Life After Retirement: A Guide for Federal Employees
Planning for your retirement is a necessity. The first step to begin this process is to understand the retirement benefits available to you as a federal employee.
Santa Claus, the Trust Fund and the Tooth Fairy
What do Santa Claus, the Social Security Trust Fund and the Tooth Fairy have in common? According to the author, they are all myths. He explains why the Social Security trust fund does not exist.
The Trouble with Social Security Reform
The author says that the reform debate of Social Security has two opposing views, neither of which would actually reform the existing system.
Social Security Trust Fund Myths
The author says that some of the information put forth by critics of the Social Security Trust Fund is false and delineates what he says are facts surrounding the fund and its assets.
Government Owes $2.7 Trillion to Social Security
The author says that the government has embezzled all surplus Social Security revenue, generated by the 1983 payroll tax hike, and spent the money on wars and other government programs.
3 Big Whammies for Early Social Security
Starting Social Security at age 62? Or anytime before your Full Social Security Age (65-67)? Most Federal Employees are too – but they usually haven’t heard of the three big whammies that come with starting Social Security early. Don’t let these whammies catch you by surprise.
Social Security vs. Federal Employees: Cumulative Pay Increases
The author compares the historical pay increases of current federal employees to retirees on Social Security to see which group comes out ahead.
The Social Security Tax Cap
Should the earnings cap for paying Social Security taxes be raised? The author says it has a downside and offers an analysis with examples.
Can You Outperform Social Security?
The average worker in America has 6.2% in Social Security taxes withheld from each of his or her paychecks. Could investing this money on your own offer better returns in retirement?
