“Catch-up” contributions are supplemental tax deductible contributions that CSRS and FERS employees age 50 and older can make to the Thrift Savings Plan. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, gives insight on how they work and how they can benefit the employee more…
Paid Parental Leave Benefits Would Keep Federal Employees Loyal, Report Says
“The government is splurging on turnover costs — by skimping on paid leave benefits that… more…
Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP): Withdrawal Options for CSRS and CSRS-Offset Employees
Federal benefits expert, Edward Zurndorfer, provides insight on the three withdrawal methods for VCP participants, including a rollover to a Roth IRA and annuity options that allow a CSRS or CSRS Offset employee the option to receive an additional CSRS annuity from the Office of Personnel Management. Practical examples are included more…
8 Federal Career Strategies for the Almost Retired
Has the slumping economy and the hit to your Thrift Savings Plan derailed your retirement plans? Federal career expert Kathryn Troutman provides 8 inspiring tips to keep you moving along toward your goal to retire sooner, rather than later. more…
FERS Retirement Eligibility: Law Enforcement, Officers, Firefighter, Air Traffic Controller
Types of Retirement for
Special Provision Employees:
Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters,
and Air Traffic Controller more…