As a Federal employee, you are not offered short-term disability coverage. However, you do have protection against a long-term disability via the FERS Disability Retirement Option. While many people dismiss the need for disability protection, the Social Security Administration states that 25% of people who are 20 years old today will be disabled for 90Continue reading “The FERS Disability Retirement Option”
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The FERS Deferred Retirement In Under 3 Minutes (VIDEO)
Federal employees covered under FERS who separate from service before meeting the requirements for an Immediate retirement might still be eligible for a pension under the Deferred retirement option. This video will review the FERS Deferred retirement in under 3 minutes. To learn more about the other FERS retirement options, read this quick summary ofContinue reading “The FERS Deferred Retirement In Under 3 Minutes (VIDEO)”
What is the FERS MRA + 10 Retirement?
Federal employees covered under the FERS retirement system are offered a unique retirement option, the MRA+10. The MRA+10 option allows you to retire at your minimum retirement age (MRA) with as few as 10 years of service. Hence, if you want to retire but aren’t eligible for an immediate unreduced retirement under the standard ageContinue reading “What is the FERS MRA + 10 Retirement?”
The 4 Things You Need To Know About The FERS Supplement (VIDEO)
If you are covered by FERS and retire before age 62, you may be eligible for a pension supplement called the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS), also known as the FERS Supplement. In this video, I’ll cover four key things you need to know about the SRS. If you want to learn more about the SRS,Continue reading “The 4 Things You Need To Know About The FERS Supplement (VIDEO)”
The FERS Supplement At A Glance
If you are covered by FERS and retire before age 62, you may be eligible for a pension supplement called the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS), also known as the FERS Supplement. Because Social Security is a key component of your FERS pension, the SRS is designed to bridge the gap between when you retire andContinue reading “The FERS Supplement At A Glance”
What is the FERS Enhanced Pension Multiplier?
Any Federal employees hired after January 1, 1987, are covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). However, not all employees covered under FERS have the same retirement options; special category employees, namely law enforcement officers (LEOs), firefighters, and air traffic controllers (ATCs), have different requirements and options available to them. These designated employees areContinue reading “What is the FERS Enhanced Pension Multiplier?”
Snapshot of the FERS Pension
The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) became effective January 1, 1987, replacing the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS); all Federal civilian employees hired after this date are covered under FERS. FERS has three main components: The Basic FERS Retirement Pension, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Our discussion will focus on your FERSContinue reading “Snapshot of the FERS Pension”