The Retiree Annuity Supplement for Foreign Service and Civil Service
What is the Retiree Annuity Supplement, and how does it impact a federal employee’s pension?
Survivor Benefit
Is Life Insurance Better Than the FERS Survivor Benefit?
FERS survivor benefits options are expensive. Can federal employees ave money by using life insurance instead?
5 Ways a FERS Basic Annuity May Be Reduced
Federal employees will have some expenses in retirement that cut into their monthly annuity payments, so budgeting for these in advance is important.
Does OPM or the Ex-Wife Have to Prove Existence of Survivor Benefits?
When her former spouse died while still employed, the ex-wife tried to persuade OPM that she was entitled to a survivor’s annuity.
4 Questions to Resolve Before Federal Retirement
These are four important questions federal employees should consider before retirement.
How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income
It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.
Survivor and Death Benefits for Federal Employees
Categories Pay & Benefits What happens when a federal employee passes away while still working? This is a guide for survivor benefits to claim.
Don’t Overlook Medicare, Survivor Benefits, and Health Savings Accounts
Categories Retirement Medicare, health savings accounts (HSA), and survivor’s annuities are important components of a federal employee’s retirement planning.
Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate
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
Categories Retirement How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?
