Understanding The Social Security Break-Even Point
As a FERS participant, you’re eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits because you’ve paid into the program through...
Bereavement Leave for Federal Employees Explained
Bereavement leave is perhaps the only official leave from work we all dread having. Nevertheless, there is some comfort in knowing you...
Free Money: The TSP Agency Match
Though similar to 401(k) retirement savings plans in the private sector, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a better value in two...
You Can’t Assume You’ll Be Eligible For The FERS Supplement
As a FERS participant you may be counting on the FERS Supplement as added income if you’re planning on retiring before age 62. Not so...
Your Online Social Security Statement
For FERS and CSRS Offset employees who are eligible for Social Security, your personalized Social Security Statement provides crucial...
The 4 Main Components Of A FERS Retirement Plan
Your FERS retirement plan isn’t as straight-forward as planning for a private sector retirement. Your benefits provide you with a number...
Your Short-Term Disability Options Under FERS
As a federal employee, if you were unable to work for a month or longer due to an illness or injury that’s not work related, you would...
An Important To-Do List Before You Get Married
In the days leading up to your wedding there’s a million things to do. But, for federal employees, you can’t let it distract you from...
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...
Why FERS Annuitants Get A Reduced Cost Of Living Adjustment
Affectionately known as the Diet COLA, FERS retirees get a reduced Cost Of Living Adjustment when consumer prices increase by 3% or more....
