civil service retirement system
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When it comes to a comfortable annuity for life, no matter how high prices go, not all feds are treated equally.
May 12, 2021 -
With five months left to go in the cost of living countdown, federal, military and Social Security retirees are looking at a 3% increase in benefits beginning in January.
May 06, 2021 -
While it is virtually impossible for a federal or postal retiree to run out of money, it is possible to run dangerously low — even with an annuity indexed in whole, or part to inflation.
April 28, 2021 -
Picking the right time to retire - day and month, not just year - could make a huge difference.
April 22, 2021 -
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), created by Congress, have made monthly raids on the Social Security benefits of millions of retired civil servants for decades.
April 15, 2021 -
Once again, there are dueling agendas to eliminate or offset the Windfall Elimination Provision, a pesky nuance that reduces Social Security benefits for some federal retirees.
April 05, 2021 -
Planning for retirement is a process that doesn't have to be a painful if you avoid some common mistakes. It will pay off big to know what they are and avoid them.
March 17, 2021 -
Planning for retirement isn't rocket science, but in some ways it is more challenging because ultimately you'll be riding that rocket however long it takes.
March 03, 2021 -
The golden years can be the best time of your life, but only if you are sure you have all your bases covered.
February 04, 2021 -
If you're even THINKING about retiring this year, or next, you have a lot to consider. And 2021/22 could be a tough time to decide.
February 03, 2021 -
Whether you are going out this year, next summer or departure day is years away, plan ahead. Starting yesterday. But beginning now is better than nothing. A lot better.
October 21, 2020 -
News that they will be getting a 1.3% cost of living adjustment in January 2021 is getting a mixed reception from federal, military and Social Security retirees.
October 14, 2020 -
The modern day equivalent of a panic-starter is to bring up the subject of the Government Pension Offset or Windfall Elimination Provision to retired federal or state government employees, or their spouses.
September 23, 2020 -
The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) celebrated a big birthday last Friday, but there are few federal participants left in the government's once signature pension plan.
May 22, 2020 -
When in doubt, and in all things retirement, start with Tammy Flanagan. She’s been thinking and rethinking your career since the virus hit.
April 01, 2020