Tag: Social Security

How FERS Retirees Are Making Social Security Work for Them

Key Takeaways
Federal retirees under FERS can optimize their Social Security benefits through timing and strategic planning.

FERS and Social Security: What Every Federal Employee Needs to Know About Claiming Both

Key Takeaways:
Understanding how FERS and Social Securi…

Worried About Losing Your Social Security? The GPO and WEP Explained for Federal Employees

Key Takeaways:
Federal employees need to understand the impact of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) on their Social Security be…

How the Social Security COLA Is Changing Retirement for Federal Workers

Key Takeaways
The 2024 Social Security COLA brings significant adjustments to the financial outlook for federal retirees, influencing retirement income strategies.Federal workers need to assess how the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA…

The Smartest Ways to Blend Your Social Security and FERS Benefits for a Better Retirement

Key Takeaways:
Maximizing your retirement income involves careful coordination between Social Security and FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) benefits.Bl…