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Survivor Benefit

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS

By Benjamin DergeApril 20, 2022 11:38 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?

Federal Retirement Elections – Decisions For Life, Better Get Them Right!

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaApril 14, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees face a number of benefits options when retiring, and it is important that they fully understand them to ensure they make the best selections.

Surviving Former Spouse Sues OPM to Obtain Survivor’s Annuity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 10, 2022 8:40 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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When OPM denied this former spouse’s application for a survivor’s annuity, she appealed. An appeals court ultimately reversed OPM and MSPB.

Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 18, 2021 10:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?

When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAugust 5, 2021 2:06 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?

Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyJuly 23, 2021 12:18 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.

Can I Leave a Survivor Benefit to Someone Other Than My Current Spouse?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyApril 8, 2021 9:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Under what circumstances can a federal employee leave a survivor benefit to someone other than a current spouse and how does it impact the annuity payment?

What Happens to My TSP When I Die?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyMarch 4, 2021 11:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How is your TSP account handled after you pass away? Filling out this one form is very important to ensure it is handled according to your wishes.

Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJanuary 18, 2021 12:14 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.

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Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.8797 +0.01% +0.86%
F Fund $19.1524 +0.06% -8.30%
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L 2030 $39.6951 +1.07% -8.90%
L 2035 $11.8294 +1.18% -9.86%
L 2040 $44.4375 +1.28% -10.77%
L 2045 $12.0885 +1.37% -11.59%
L 2050 $26.3208 +1.46% -12.33%
L 2055 $12.7499 +1.76% -14.33%
L 2060 $12.7491 +1.76% -14.33%
L 2065 $12.7482 +1.76% -14.34%
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