3 Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits
These are three ways you can lose or reduce your Social Security benefits and how to avoid them.
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.
Where Can I Find Income If I’m Disabled?
These are income options for federal employees who are unable to work due to disability.
Should You File Early for Social Security?
Deciding when to apply for Social Security is an important decision. These are some factors to consider.
What my Social Security Statement Pages Look Like and Why You Should Sign Up For Your Online Account
Having a my Social Security account can help you quickly get important information about your earnings and benefits.
WEP, GPO, and Bill to Eliminate Them Has Advanced for First Time
Federal retiree income may be impacted by the WEP and the GPO. Legislation has advanced in the House to eliminate these provisions.
Highest Expected 2023 COLA for Social Security in 40 Years
The 2023 COLA could be the largest for federal retirees in 40+ years.
Protecting Social Security From Hobgoblins
The author says that neither political party has a viable plan to help Social Security.
Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember
Categories Retirement These are five basic things to know about Social Security.
Early Federal Retirement and Social Security
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
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.
