Affordable Alternatives To Long-Term Care Insurance
In the summer of 2022, OPM announced the likelihood of higher premiums for federal workers who purchase a Federal Long Term Care Insurance...
How Can I Get A Copy Of My FERS Retirement Statement?
It is common for annuitants to require a new copy of their FERS retirement statement. They might want to show their retirement income to a...
8 Savvy Pre-Retirement Tips
1. Plan For High Inflation One retirement-planning rule-of-thumb is to factor in a 2.5% inflation rate when calculating the income you’ll...
FERS Retirement Planning For Single Pre-Retirees
A growing number of divorced, widowed and never-married working Americans are entering retirement alone. In fact, according to the U.S....
Understanding Survivor Benefits For FERS Employees
As a FERS participant, your survivors are eligible for a number of federal benefits in addition to your annuity. Understanding how these...
Timeline For Processing Your Retirement Application
You’ve likely heard complaints about delays at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) when processing retirement applications. If...
How To Calculate Your Net Retirement Income
Once you retire from federal service, you’ll no longer pay FICA or Medicare taxes and your contributions to your FERS pension and TSP...
What Counts Toward Your High-3 Salary?
When planning your federal retirement, you can’t assume every dollar you earn counts toward your High-3. When you over-estimate the...
Before You Relocate In Retirement, Do Your Research
You’ve worked long and hard during your federal career and you’re looking forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor. Should you move...