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Now, Here’s What’s New at Plan-Your-Federal- Retirement.com…CSRS Deferred RetirementIf you worked under CSRS for at least 5 years, you may be eligible for a CSRS Deferred Retirement Pension. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CSRS Deferred Retirement" Civil Service Disability RetirementIf you became disabled while performing your Federal job, you may be eligible for a Civil Service Disability Retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Civil Service Disability Retirement" CSRS VCP to Roth IRA: Unique Roth Conversion for CSRS Federal EmployeesDo you make too much money for a Roth IRA? The CSRS VCP program is a unique benefit for federal employees that can be used to max-fund a Roth IRA, even if you make 'too much money'. CSRS Voluntary Contributions - The Best Kept Secret in CSRSLearn how you can use the CSRS Voluntary Contributions program to put away money for retirement. You can also transfer CSRS VCP to an IRA or Roth IRA, find out how. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CSRS Voluntary Contributions - The Best Kept Secret in CSRS" CSRS Voluntary Contributions Book - Learn about The Best Kept Secret in CSRSLooking for once resource with all the answers to your CSRS Voluntary Contributions Program questions? Learn more about the ebook, The Best Kept Secret in CSRS FERS TSP Match - Thrift Savings Plan Matching Money for FERSFERS get matching money from their Federal Agency. Learn about the FERS TSP Match. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS TSP Match - Thrift Savings Plan Matching Money for FERS" Federal Retirement Pension ReductionsBefore you plan your Federal Retirement, be sure to keep these 7 pension reductions in mind. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Federal Retirement Pension Reductions" FERS MRA - Do You Know Your Minimum Retirement Age?Find your FERS MRA (Minimum Retirement Age) to find out when you are eligible for FERS Retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS MRA - Do You Know Your Minimum Retirement Age?" FERS Retirement Eligibility RulesWhen can you retire under FERS? Learn about different rules for FERS Retirement Eligibility. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Retirement Eligibility Rules" FERS Deferred Retirement vs. Postponed FERS RetirementThere is a *BIG* difference between FERS Deferred Retirement and a Postponed FERS Retirement. Learn about the basics, and find out why a FERS Postponed Retirement is so much better. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Deferred Retirement vs. Postponed FERS Retirement" Postponed FERS Retirement - How Does It Work?You can do a Postponed FERS Retirement if you separate at MRA with at least 10 years of service. See examples of Postponed FERS Retirement and why it’s better than FERS Deferred Retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Postponed FERS Retirement - How Does It Work?" FERS Deferred Retirement - How Does It Work?You may qualify to do a FERS Deferred Retirement even if you leave service before you are eligible to retire under regular FERS Retirement rules. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Deferred Retirement - How Does It Work?" Early Out: FERS Early Retirement RulesYou may be offered FERS Early Retirement, also called an Early Out, if your agency is undergoing a RIF or reorganization. Find out what factors you should consider before accepting. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Early Out: FERS Early Retirement Rules" FERS Early Retirement - Rules for MRA+10 FERS RetirementYou may qualify for FERS Early Retirement if you reach your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) and have at least 10 years of service. See examples of pension calculations for FERS MRA+10 retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Early Retirement - Rules for MRA+10 FERS Retirement" Special FERS Retirement Rules: Age 62 + 20 Years = 10% BonusThere is a special bonus for FERS retiring at age 62 (or older) with at least 20 years of creditable service. Learn the rules, and see sample FERS retirement pension calculations. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Special FERS Retirement Rules: Age 62 + 20 Years = 10% Bonus" Immediate Voluntary FERS Retirement - Are You Eligible?Learn the rules for Voluntary FERS Retirement. Find out when you are eligible to retire with an immediate FERS pension. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Immediate Voluntary FERS Retirement - Are You Eligible? " FERS Retirement Pension CalculationLearn how to calculate your FERS Retirement Pension. We’ll discuss how your High-3 Salary and Years of Creditable service figure into your FERS pension calculation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Retirement Pension Calculation" Understanding Your FERS Retirement BenefitsLearn about your FERS retirement benefits and how to calculate your pension under the Federal Employee Retirement System. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Understanding Your FERS Retirement Benefits" Your Federal Pension CheckHow long will you have to wait for your Federal Pension check? You need to know that it could take a long time to actually receive your first pension check for your Federal Retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Your Federal Pension Check" Looking for Something?Search Plan Your Federal Retirement website for answers to your federal retirement questions Permalink -- click for full blog post "Looking for Something?" Your High 3 Salary for Federal Retirement PensionsLearn how to calculate your High 3 Salary for your FERS or CSRS pension calculation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Your High 3 Salary for Federal Retirement Pensions" Military Buyback - Does It Make Sense to Buy Your Time Back?Have you had prior military service? Find out if a military buyback towards your federal creditable service makes sense. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Military Buyback - Does It Make Sense to Buy Your Time Back?" The FERS Supplement for Special ProvisionsThe FERS Supplement is a unique benefit for some FERS who retire before age 62. Learn about the FERS Supplement rules for Special Provisions federal employees. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The FERS Supplement for Special Provisions" The FERS Supplement - Little Known Benefit for Some FERS Federal EmployeesHave you heard of the FERS Supplement? Many federal employees haven't heard about this special benefit for some FERS who retire before age 62. Could this help make early retirement a reality for you? FERS Survivor BenefitsWill your spouse get a pension when you die? Here's what you need to know about FERS Survivor Benefits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Survivor Benefits" FERS Disability Retirement - Do You Qualify?If you have at least 18 months of creditable service when you were disabled, you may be eligible for FERS Disability Retirement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "FERS Disability Retirement - Do You Qualify?" Puerto Rico COLA and Locality Pay, also COLA for Guam, other U.S. TerritoriesCurrent rates for Puerto Rico COLA and Locality Pay. Also rates of Locality and COLA Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Hawaii COLA and Locality Pay RatesCurrent rates for Hawaii COLA and Locality Pay. Find out how the change from COLA to Locality Pay affect Federal Employees in Hawaii Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hawaii COLA and Locality Pay Rates" Taxation of Federal Retirement BenefitsDo you know how your FERS or CSRS pension will be taxed? Learn more about the taxation of Federal Retirement Benefits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Taxation of Federal Retirement Benefits" COLA to Locality Pay Change & Hidden Tax IncreasesThe change from COLA to Locality Pay for Federal Employees brings concerns about take home pay and comes with increased taxes. Learn more about the tax increases most Federal Employees miss. Permalink -- click for full blog post "COLA to Locality Pay Change & Hidden Tax Increases" |
