Phased retirement for federal employees. Also, a look at the recently released FEVS data. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 08): Phased Retirement for FERS A quick overview of how phased retirement works. FERS and CSRS workers are able to switch from ... Read More

This episode is about the latest projections for the 2024 federal pay raise and COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 07): Outlook for 2024 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Recent congressional budget measure ties telework ... Read More

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

A recent bill to come out of a House subcommittee seems to support Biden’s recommendation of 5.2% for next year’s raise, but also looks to slash telework options and limit TSP choices. Coming out of the Financial Services and General ... 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

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