If you’re under the age of 60 and collecting a FERS survivor annuity, you might be eligible for the FERS Survivor Annuity Supplement. While the FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is often discussed when it comes to retiring from the ... Read More

This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement purposes including retirement under CSRS and FERS.  This column discusses the amount of a military deposit for CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS employees who want ... Read More

 This is the first of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement under both the CSRS and FERS retirement systems Military service includes active-duty service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ... Read More

Federal employees under both FERS and CSRS won’t want to miss this episode with financial planning tips about your pension, the TSP, and more! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 47): What Does It Mean to Prioritize Your Pension? Dan and Katelyn ... Read More

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part II – How COLAs Work for FERS  Federal annuitants and survivor annuitants receive cost-of-living (COLAs). COLAs are set by law. This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the calculation of COLAs for ... Read More

Three more things not to miss in a Federal Financial Plan, including pension prioritization and a “total” TSP plan. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello again readers. Thank you for joining me for the final installment in my series, 5 things you ... Read More

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part I – How COLAs Work for CSRS and CSRS-Offset Federal employees are eligible to receive annual government-wide pay increases and locality pay adjustment increases each year. The government-wide pay increase each year is set ... Read More

Can you keep FEHB when in LWOP status? Information for federal employees. This article is about keeping FEHB health plans when in leave without pay (LWOP) status or when an employee has insufficient pay to cover health premiums. It is ... Read More

6 traps you’ll want to dodge before submitting your retirement packet to OPM. Plus – an update on the OPM backlog as March 31. One of the top complaints we hear from recent federal retirees is related to the length ... Read More

Join Dan and Katelyn as they unravel the complexities of Thrift Savings Plan loans and provide insights into why it may not be your best option. Plus – 2025 COLA estimates. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 43): Decoding TSP Loans – ... Read More