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Retiring This Year? Here is a Preretirement Checklist

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApril 16, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.

The Things You Don’t Know Are What Can Wreck Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyApril 9, 2020 2:18 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The things we don’t know are what can often hurt us when it comes to retirement planning. These are some common ones for federal employees to be aware of.

Social Security Secrets

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApril 5, 2020 2:23 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Taxes and the age at which you start drawing it can both have an impact on your Social Security benefits in retirement.

10 Common Mistakes Made in a Federal Disability Retirement Application

By Robert McGillMarch 30, 2020 10:07 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some mistakes the author says that federal employees commonly make when applying for Federal Disability Retirement.

Coronavirus Infects Seniors’ Social Security Checks (If You Were Born In 1960)

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 27, 2020 7:13 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The coronavirus could put a dent in some seniors’ Social Security checks. The author explains why this is the case.

Will You Continue to Get Social Security Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 19, 2020 7:06 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Will the coronavirus interrupt Social Security payments? Here’s what the SSA says.

Payroll Tax Cut? Not So Fast…

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 14, 2020 8:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author says that a payroll tax reduction is possible, but there are still no details as of yet.

FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyMarch 12, 2020 7:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.

Will Social Security Catch the Flu?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 11, 2020 7:12 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the Coronavirus is the type of economic event that could change the path of Social Security.

Bloomberg’s Plan for Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithFebruary 18, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author analyzes details of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s plan for Social Security.

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