FERS Pension
What Working Part-time Does to Your Retirement
https://youtu.be/8vm9T2sT5KI Many federal employees work in a part-time FERS position either at the beginning, the end, or even in sometime in the middle of their career. If this is you, it is essential that you know how this part-time service will affect your ability to retire and how big your Read more…
FERS Pension
The Reductions to Your FERS Pension
https://youtu.be/vIo3-knOMUE The FERS Pension or Annuity is an incredible federal benefit but many people overestimate what they will actually receive in retirement. Did you know that there are 6 main reductions to your pension in retirement that can dramatically affect how much you think you need in retirement? Survivor Read more…
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Should You Leave Your Spouse a Piece of Your Pension?
https://youtu.be/onPrNofS-0c As a FERS employee, your pension is often a key part of your retirement plan. It provides an income stream for the rest of your life with increases for inflation. It is an extremely valuable benefit to have. A question that many FERS ask as they retire is Read more…
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How to Calculate Your FERS Pension After a Divorce
https://youtu.be/tCwWiy4ORgs Knowing exactly what benefits you are entitled to in retirement is not always a simple thing especially when there is a divorce involved. Nevertheless, knowing what income you’ll have in retirement is key to knowing if you can afford to retire. But before I get too deep into Read more…
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Leaving Federal Service Early? Read This Before You Remove Your Retirement Contributions
https://youtu.be/OvXTq0DdZPM Many federal employees do a full 30 year career but many decide on a different career path with much less time clocked. If you do leave the government before you are eligible to retire immediately, one of the biggest decisions that you need to make is whether or Read more…
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When You’ll Actually Get Your Pension
Retirement is an exciting time. It is a major transition from a long career to a lot more free time. Many people look forward to the time that their pension checks will come in every month without them having to get to work. The problem, however, is that many Read more…