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Military Service Counts Towards Federal Retirement
Your employing agency is frequently required to collect any deposits made to them to receive military service credit before retirement. Owing to the procedural time needed, it is advisable to make arrangements well ahead of retirement.
Ask your agency how long i…
What Are COLAs for Federal Retirees, and How Are They Calculated?
Many federal retirees are uncertain about the size of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that
FERS and CSRS Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits
This article isn’t about whether or not to elect survivor benefits but rather on how survivor benefits operate in specific marital scenarios, such as when an ex-spouse is involved.
Why IS There CSRS and FERS, and How Do They Differ?
The Civil Service Reti…
Utilizing military service duration to qualify for a civil service retirement annuity
The possibility of obtaining retirement benefits premised on your civil service is one perk of working for the federal government. As a …