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.
Survivor Benefit
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.
What Happens To Your Benefits If You Die After You Retire?
What can federal employees expect to happen to their benefits if they pass away after retiring from federal service?
What Happens to Your Benefits If You Die While Still Working? Response to Readers’ Questions
What can federal employees expect to happen to their benefits if they pass away while still employed?
Which is Better to Put in Place for My Wife: Survivor Benefit or Guaranteed Life Insurance?
Do I take a full survivor benefit for my wife which I estimate will be $226.00 that is deducted from my monthly retirement, or do I take some kind of guaranteed life insurance that would guarantee her an income should I pass before her?
What Happens to My Retirement Contributions if I Die Soon After I Retire?
If I were to pass away after only being retired a couple of years, I will have only had taxes excluded on a portion of my pension. If my wife and I elected no survivor annuity, does she get the remainder without paying additional taxes on it, since it has already been taxed?
