Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
Ensuring your retirement forms are filled out correctly is important to ensure a smooth application process. These are some common errors to watch for.
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.
What should a federal employee’s surviving spouse do when s/he dies? This is a checklist for handling federal benefits.
The best time to begin collecting Social Security is different for everyone. The author offers some points to consider in making the decision.
There are three survivor annuity options for FERS employees. The author explains the differences and whether life insurance can serve as a replacement.
I’m retiring in a few years and I’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m not married. What are the pros and cons of marrying before or after retirement?
How much does your spouse receive from your FERS pension if you pass away? That depends on the survivor benefit option you choose.