Common Retirement Planning Errors
As a federal employee covered under FERS, your retirement benefits provide the opportunity to be financially secure once you’re no longer...
Understanding FERS Interim Retirement Payments
As a FERS participant retiring with an immediate annuity it’s important to understand you will not get your first pension check...
Why Tax Planning Is Essential To Your Retirement
It’s simple – minimizing the taxes you’ll owe Uncle Sam in retirement can help make your nest egg last longer. With a strategic tax...
Understanding VERA & VSIP Early-Out Retirements
The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) are management tools federal agencies...
How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Retire
Though the requirements for retiring with an immediate annuity under FERS are straightforward, it’s important to figure out when you’re...
Your FERS Retirement: Does Mainstream Advice Apply To You?
When it comes to retirement planning, a good portion of mainstream advice doesn’t apply to federal employees covered under FERS. Why?...
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...
Survey: Most FERS Workers Do Not Feel Prepared For Retirement
A recent survey has revealed that only 42% of federal workers feel prepared for retirement. Even more surprising is the fact that those...
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....
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...
