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How will a transfer to non-6(c) position affect my retirement?
The 6(c) provision refers to a section of federal law governing first responders who get an annuity after serving 20 years and reaching the age of 50.
By Reg Jones
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Should I hold off retirement to ensure FERS bonus?
The law and regulations say that your FERS annuity would be increased to 1.1 percent if you are at least age 62 and have at least 20 years of service.
By Reg Jones
What’s the best day of the year to retire?
Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods
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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.
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Do I have to report Social Security income to OPM?
Outside work or activities are permitted unless prohibited by statute or regulation, or would require the employee's disqualification from certain matters.
By Reg Jones