Understanding the FERS Special Retirement Supplement Eligible FERS works that retire prior to reaching age 62 have an extra benefit that is designed to supplement social security payments. The Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) may contain features similar to social security ... Read More

Understanding Social Security for Feds: learn about the Special Retirement Supplement for some feds who retire before age 62. Eligible FERS works that retire prior to reaching age 62 have an extra benefit that is designed to supplement social security ... Read More

The 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will apply to CSRS and Social Security. FERS annuitants will see a 2.2% adjustment. A little higher than the 3.0% predicted at the end of August, the Social Security Administration recently announced next year’s COLA ... Read More

Dan and Ed review 10 social security myths, for military members and federal civilian employees. SOCIAL SECURITY WEBINAR FedLife Podcast (ep. 103): 10 Social Security Myths Learn about reductions, full retirement age, and more! Ed and addresses several myths like: ... Read More

This episode is about the rules, application process, and calculations involved with a disability retirement for federal employees under both FERS and CSRS. COMPLIMENTARY FERS WEBINAR FedLife Podcast (ep. 101): Disability Retirement from the US Federal Government We’re excited about ... Read More

Understanding the Relationship Between Disability Income Insurance and Social Security Disability Benefits For most working individuals, the ability to be employed and to earn an income is their most valuable financial asset. But the ability to earn an income is ... Read More

Ten Misunderstandings/Myths Concerning Social Security Retirement Benefits Most federal employees are eligible for Social Security retirements benefits. As such, Social Security retirement benefits are a key component of an employee’s future retirement income stream. Unfortunately, there remain some misunderstandings and ... Read More

Will next year’s COLA end up being less than 2%? Currently, that appears more likely than anything near last year’s 8.7% adjustment. The latest data to come out of the Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) shows inflation is slowing its ... 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

This week, Katelyn and Dan talk about why some federal employees are suing the TSP and 2 federal contractors. FED15 Podcast (Ep. 06): Inside the Lawsuit Against the Thrift Savings Plan Learn about the lawsuit stemming from last year’s messy ... Read More