When Your Leave Your Federal Job Before Retirement Age
There may be any number of reasons why you could be thinking about leaving your federal job before you meet retirement requirements under...
Have You Calculated Monthly Deductions From Your FERS Annuity?
You can use any number of free online calculators to get an estimate of your monthly FERS annuity. In fact, one that’s highly recommended...
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...
Top Pitfalls To Avoid When Planning Your Federal Retirement
Surveys of federal retirees reveal a number of common errors made when planning their retirement. Here are the top three pitfalls to...
Have You Thought About The Ideal Age To Retire?
As a FERS participant, with 30 years of creditable service, you can retire with an immediate annuity at your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA)....
Will You Really Spend Less In Retirement?
In 2020, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ data showed that someone between age 58 and 76 is expected to spend approximately...
Applying For A New Mortgage After Your Retire
Though starting retirement without a mortgage is the best case scenario, there may be any number of reasons why you’ll want to apply for...
Are You Underestimating What Your Expenses Will Be In Retirement?
One common misconception about retirement is that your expenses will be considerably less once you’re no longer working. Not entirely...
Social Security: Facts & Fiction
A funny thing happens when many FERS pre-retirees start planning their retirement. Social Security isn’t considered as important as their...
Why FERS Retirees Lose Out On Cost Of Living Adjustments
When it comes to Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs), FERS participants are at a disadvantage in two significant ways. First, they receive...
