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FedLife Podcast: FERS Retirees Receiving SRS—Don’t Forget to Report 2024 Earnings

07/18/2025
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain what the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is and who qualifies for it. They also discuss how the SRS is calculated, the 2024 earnings limits retirees need to know, and the impact of excess ... Read More

COLA Watch: What the 2026 Estimate Could Mean for CSRS and FERS Retirees

07/16/2025
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a yearly increase to federal retirement benefits, designed to keep up with inflation. For retirees, it’s a key factor in how well your income holds up over time. Those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) usually receive the full ... Read More
The Social Security Fairness Act What Does It Mean To Federal Retirees

How the Social Security Fairness Act Will Affect Employees & Retirees

02/24/2025
On January 5, 2025, former President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) into law. For millions of public sector and employees and retirees including federal employees, the passage of the SSFA resulted in the repeal of ... Read More