Tag: Retirement for Federal Employees

Early Bird or Night Owl? Maximizing Your Federal Retirement Payout

Early Bird or Night Owl? Maximizing Your Federal Retirement Payout Key Takeaways: Start early, contribute consistently, and explore tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to maximize your federal retirement payout. Understand the various retirement options available to federal employees, seek professional guidance, and regularly review and adjust your retirement plan for optimal results. Introduction Planning for retirement as… Continue reading Early Bird or Night Owl? Maximizing Your Federal Retirement Payout

Decoding the Puzzle: Understanding Your Federal Retirement Benefits

Decoding the Puzzle: Understanding Your Federal Retirement Benefits Key Takeaways: Mastering the nuances of FERS, CSRS, and the Thrift Savings Plan is crucial for federal employees planning their retirement. Early retirement options require careful consideration of eligibility criteria and potential trade-offs to ensure a smooth transition into retirement. Introduction Navigating the intricacies of federal retirement… Continue reading Decoding the Puzzle: Understanding Your Federal Retirement Benefits

Federal retirees’ 2023 COLA will be the highest since 1981.

Inflation is one of the most pressing problems facing Americans today and has been rising since 2022. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks inflation and automatically calculates the annual COLA (cost-of-living adjustment).

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Maximizing Retirement Benefits: Strategies for Federal Employees

Federal employees have access to a range of retirement benefits and savings options, including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and Social Security. This article explores strategies for maximizing retirement benefits for federal employees, offering insig…

Can you have too many benefits?

Is it possible to receive too many benefits? The answer is yes. Here are seven benefit errors that many businesses continue to commit daily.