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Common Misconceptions About the FERS Supplement

By Dallen HawsMarch 16, 2021 2:19 PM
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The FERS Special Retirement Supplement may not work exactly as you think it does. The author lists some common misconceptions he has seen among federal employees.

More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees

By Dallen HawsDecember 21, 2020 8:14 AM

There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.

The Importance of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement

By Dallen HawsSeptember 2, 2020 10:38 AM

This is a summary of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement and how it can benefit eligible federal retirees.

Federal Retirement and Your Service Computation Date

By Brandon ChristyAugust 24, 2020 2:23 PM
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Your Service Computation Date can have a significant impact on your retirement annuity.

2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS

By Ian SmithFebruary 10, 2020 1:30 PM
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A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

The FERS Special Retirement Supplement

By Brandon ChristyJune 20, 2019 11:26 AM
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How does the special retirement supplement work under FERS? The author provides a basic explanation.

FERS Supplement and the Earnings Test

By Brad BobbMay 20, 2019 2:08 PM
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Some federal employees can receive a special supplement under FERS when retiring early, but there are limits on what they can earn before it gets reduced.

Report on Government Waste Targets Step Increases, SRS

By Ian SmithMarch 20, 2019 10:17 AM

A report that targets wasteful government spending includes some pay and benefits for federal workers among its examples.

Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts

By Ian SmithMarch 18, 2019 1:19 PM
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More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.

How is the FERS Annuity Supplement Calculated?

By Robert F. BensonSeptember 24, 2018 1:22 PM
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How does one calculate the special retirement supplement for FERS employees?

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