Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the option for deferred retirement — including the requirements for a FERS employee to elect this option and its pros and cons. Example scenarios are provided. more…
How the FERS Supplement is Affected If You Work After Retiring
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, gives the simple formula to determine if federal retirees might work themselves right out of the Special Retirement Supplement if they have a job after leaving federal service more…
New Login Tool Required for OPM’s Retirement Services Online Starting May 26
The service provides access for federal retirees and annuitants to manage their annuity payment information, federal and state tax withholding, tax forms, and other benefits more…
Advantages and Disadvantages of FERS MRA+10 and MRA+20 Postponed Retirement
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses a retirement option available to a FERS employee eligible for the MRA+10 or the MRA +20 immediate retirement. This option allows a FERS employee to avoid any reduction in their FERS annuity by opting for what is called a “postponed” retirement more…
Thrift Savings Plan Transition Dates for New Features Start May 16, 2022
The Thrift Savings Plan has provided an outline of how to prepare and a list of the key transition dates from May 16 until the first week of June more…