Top Mistakes on OPM Retirement Applications
These are some common mistakes federal employees should avoid to help speed up their OPM retirement application processing.
Survivor Benefit
What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?
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.
Federal Employee Survivor Spousal Checklist
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 Collect Social Security
The best time to begin collecting Social Security is different for everyone. The author offers some points to consider in making the decision.
Choosing the Correct Survivor Annuity Option
There are three survivor annuity options for FERS employees. The author explains the differences and whether life insurance can serve as a replacement.
Marrying Before or After Your Federal Retirement: Pros vs. Cons
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?
5 Things a Widow or Widower Would Tell You About FERS Survivor Benefits + A Common Question
How much does your spouse receive from your FERS pension if you pass away? That depends on the survivor benefit option you choose.
This Widow Does Not Meet the Legal Definition of ‘Widow’ for Federal Retirement Purposes
The widow of an FBI employee is ruled not eligible for a FERS annuity survivor’s benefit since the length of her marriage was less than 9 months at the time of her husband’s death.
