Collect your pension and remain working part-time? Learn about the phased retirement option for CSRS and FERS employees. Depending on what agency you work for and your occupation, a phased retirement might be an option for those who might not ... Read More

Are you aware of the milestones and benefits as you plan for retirement? It’s time to unlock the secrets and make the most of your federal employee benefits. FINANCIAL PLANNING WEBINAR FedLife Podcast: Age and Service Milestones for Federal Employees ... Read More

FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. This is the third of a series of FEDZONE columns presenting the FERS disability retirement rules. The first column discussed statutory requirements that a FERS-covered employee ... Read More

The latest estimates for next year’s COLA dropped from last month’s forecast of 3.1% to 2.7% The Senior Citizens League produces a monthly estimate based off updated inflation data for the upcoming year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for recipients of social ... Read More

This week, Katelyn and Dan discuss deferred retirement under FERS FED15 Podcast (Ep. 05): Deferred Retirement for Federal Employees Thinking about leaving federal service easily? Katelyn ad Dan review the basics of a deferred FERS retirement and the difference between ... Read More

Listen in and learn the strategies you need to take proactive steps to secure your financial well-being during your service and retirement. FINANCIAL PLANNING WEBINAR FedLife Podcast: Age and Service Milestones for Federal Employees (prt. 1) Federal employees reach stages ... Read More

Sudden Death. Don’t wait for the worst! Make sure your loved ones know these steps! Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Over my planning career that is now far closer to three decades than two, the most upsetting thing I encounter is a ... Read More

FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. This is the second of a series of FEDZONE columns presenting the FERS disability retirement rules. The first column discussed general statutory requirements that a FERS-covered ... Read More

Considered one of the “legs” of a FERS retirement  – here’s a list of fast facts that you should keep in mind about Social Security benefits. Welcome to part six of our series of “listicles.” We’ll be going over 5 ... Read More

FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. Ed Zurndorfer – For federal employees who are unable to work due to some type of disability, there is the option to retire under the disability ... Read More