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Why does it take so long to process retirement applications?
OPM reported that its inventory of unprocessed applications crept back up in October.
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Your Career
How long must I wait for first monthly annuity payment after retiring?
Your agency will have 30 days from the day you leave to get your retirement application to OPM. What happens next?
Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment
Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.
Must separation incentives be repaid to rejoin the federal workforce?
Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Authority allows agencies that are downsizing or restructuring to offer lump-sum payments to employees.
Can a federal employee defer retirement?
A postponed retirement is one where an employee meets the age service requirements to retire but defers the receipt of his annuity to a later date.
Does a CBP officer have to work 20 years to qualify for a COLA?
Aubmitting your retirement paperwork early through the portal can help expedite the process.
How to decide when to retire as a federal employee
It's never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly.
Can I use accrued sick leave to increase my FERS annuity?
FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Can federal employees semi-retire?
In phased retirement, an employee works half time and receives half of their full-time pay, while also getting about half of their annuity.
What is the best time to ‘pull the trigger’ on my retirement?
Now is the time to push dollars and cents aside and accept the fact that many people retire at other times during the year.
Have I worked long enough to qualify for a federal retirement?
The Federal Employees' Retirement System, or FERS, is the retirement system for employees within the U.S. civil service.