FEDLIFE Podcast: Special Retirement Provisions, LEOs, FFs, & ATCs, Part II
As a federal employee, it’s important to understand your retirement funds in order to ensure you’re taking full advantage of…
Backlog of Federal Retirement Claims at OPM is Highest Since 2013
The backlog of retirement claims sitting in OPM’s inventory is at levels not seen in over 8 years.
FEDLIFE PODCAST: Special Retirement Provisions for LEOs, FFs, & ATCs (Pt.1)
Understanding the savings and benefits that you are entitled to receive can be overwhelming and confusing—sometimes it seems like finding…
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Confirms 2.7% Salary Increase
While the White House already recommended a 2.7% Federal Raise in its 2022 budget suggestions, the formal announcement supports the…
FEDLIFE PODCAST: Effects of Part-Time Service on Federal Employment
For federal employees, there are many aspects of financially preparing for retirement, and when you have worked part-time, it can…
Figuring Out Your High-3 Salary
The High-3 salary for FERS is one of the variables used in the retirement calculation when claiming retirement benefits.
2022 COLA Update: Highest Cost-of-Living Adjustment in over 10 Years?
The 2022 COLA for CSRS Annuitants and Social Security Recipients is looking to be over 5% - the largest COLA…
Back to Class: Learn About Your Federal Benefits
School is back in session. Learn about CSRS and FERS retirement benefits from Ed Zurndorfer.
OPM Conducts Agency Audit for Retirement Package Errors
Report from OPM highlights common errors on retirement claim packages for both FERS and CSRS from October 2018 to July…
New Law Would Change Temporary and Seasonal Service
Feds with temporary and seasonal service hours could become eligible for retirement sooner if proposed bill becomes law.