FERS and CSRS Federal Civil Service Retirement Planning Resources
"I spent 3 hours on the web looking for answers to questions concerning federal retirement. After a Google search yielded your address, it took only 20 minutes to find all of my answers! Thank you!!!" Rod H. (Read all Reviews)
Many attend retirement planning seminars prior to retiring and return with more questions than answers. This site fills the gap and will help you determine if you are financially,emotionally and physically ready for federal retirement. You will be able to estimate your retirement income and expenses using our easy-to-follow checklist, complete federal retirement forms, explore financial issues including TSP options, understand basic estate civil service retirement planning techniques, find jobs in retirement if desired, and determine your spouse's survivor annuity income and expenses.
Preparation is the key to a successful federal civil service retirement. This site helps Federal and Postal employees successfully transition from an active federal employee to an informed, financially secure, and involved federal retiree. Current retirees will also find answers they need to make informed decisions about their retirement benefits. If you desire to work in retirement, you will find private sector job listings specifically targeting to retirees. You can also explore ways to return to government employment through the rehired annuitant program, personal service contracts, or contractor options.
Preparing for the New Year – 2024 Updates
FAST TRACK
- Federal Retirement Blog Articles
- Forum Hosts
- Guest writers
- Article Index
- Recent Articles
- Estate Planning Guide Revisited – Setting up Your Plan
- Considering Your Options – Should You Stay the Course?
- Tax Forms Availability and Annuity Statements
- TSP RMDs & Withdrawals Plus Site Navigation Tips
- Preparing for the New Year – 2024 Updates
- 2023 in the Rear View Mirror – Observations and Updates
- T-Bills, Savings Bonds, and CD Investments in the Spot Light
- Federal Retirement Introduction - Read this first to get started FAST
- - When can I retire?
- The Best Day to retire - Selecting a civil service retirement date
- Deferred Annuity - How to initiate an annuity after leaving federal service
- CSRS Deferred Annuity
- FERS Deferred Annuity
- Phased Retirement
- - What will I make in retirement?
- How Part Time work effects your annuity
- Survivor Annuity Options
- 2024 COLA Update (3.2% CSRS, 2.2% FERS Increase)
- Benefits - What benefits will I have?
- FEGLI (Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program)
- FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
- Medicare and FEHB Options - What Will You Do When You Turn 65?
2024 GS Pay Scales (4.7% Increase + locality)
- TSP Considerations
- FREE Reports, contact lists, and schedules for retirement planning
- Federal Retirement Cost Analysis - Can I afford to retire?
- VERA /VSIP buyouts;proceed with caution determine the impact on your benefits and annuity.
- Survivors - What do my heirs need to know?
- Retirement Forms - SF 2810, SF 3107 & SF 2818, SF 1199A
- Jobs Center- Job Postings For Retirees
- Jobs Board - Jobs posted specifically for federal retirees
- Security Clearance Jobs
- Top 68 Federal Contractors (High paying government contractor jobs)
- Early Retirement Offers - Understanding VERA and VSIP programs
- Rehired Annuitants - Going back to work for Uncle Sam
- Refund of Retirement Contributions - How to apply for a refund when you leave before retirement and precautions.
- Estate Planning - Do I need a will or trust?
- -Estate Planning "How-to" Series - Step-by-Step Guide
- - Options, Forms, and Evaluation
- Frequently Asked Questions - Visitor's questions answered
- Ask the Experts - HR, health, employment, divorce, & travel
- BLOG - All Articles
- Guest Writers
- Resources - Helpful planning tools
- The Ultimate Retirement Planning Guide
- Retirement Gifts - Custom made for special occasions
- Ordering a U.S. Flag
- Letter from the president
- How to Fold the U.S. Flag
- 2024 Federal Employee's Leave Chart. ThisFREE Excel chart tracks leave balances on your desktop.
- 2024 GS Pay Charts (4.7% Increase + locality)
- Ways to save and economize in retirement
- Retiree's Master Contact List (2023)
- Federal Employee's Page - Federal employee site
- HOT Topics
- Retirement Income Verification - Confirmation faxed to financial institution
- Reporting an annuitant or survivors death
- Direct Deposit Instructions
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