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Is December the best month to retire?
Most people retire at a particular time for reasons other than maximizing their annuity and avoiding losing excess annual leave.
By Reg Jones
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What is the cost of living calculation for FERS disability retirement?
FERS disability benefits usually begin before the claim for social security benefits is fully processed.
By Reg Jones
Here’s how COLAs are prorated in federal retirement plans
The 2023 federal retiree cost-of-living adjustment is 8.7 percent for those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and 7.7 percent for FERS.
By Reg Jones
Do FERS ‘Special Category’ employees get a prorated COLA?
“Special category” employees include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers.
By Reg Jones
Am I better off waiting until after Jan. 1 to retire?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones
Will my retirement COLA adjustment be prorated?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones