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FERS

The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) is a defined benefit plan that was established in the 1980s. Eligible federal employees who were hired in 1984 or later are entitled to a FERS pension in retirement.

All Articles on FERS (9 of 16)

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Mar 3
STWS

Understanding CSRS and FERS Offset Benefits and Rules

CSRS FERS Social Security
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Feb 23
Ed Zurndorfer

How Federal Employee Retirement Benefits Are Taxed by the IRS – Part I

CSRS FERS Taxes
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Feb 22
Jennifer Meyer

What Makes a Financial Advisor Great?

CSRS FERS
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Feb 17
STWS

FED-UARY QUIZ: FEDERAL BENEFITS

FEGLI & Life Insurance FERS TSP
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Feb 14
Jennifer Meyer

Checklist for Federal Employees: Choosing a Financial Advisor

CSRS FERS
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Feb 8
Jennifer Meyer

Celebrating Fed-uary: A Deep Dive into Working with a Financial Advisor

FERS Social Security TSP
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Jan 31
Benefits Ben

2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Suggests 5.1%, + New Minimum Wage

CSRS FERS
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Jan 7
Benefits Ben

2022 Federal Pay Raise: 2.2% Across the Board, 2.7% Avg, + 2 New Localities

CSRS FERS
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Dec 30
STWS

Top 5 FEDLIFE: Most Popular Podcasts in 2021

CSRS FERS TSP
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Dec 29
Ed Zurndorfer

FEDZONE Articles by Ed Zurndorfer: Top 5 in 2021

FEGLI & Life Insurance FERS Social Security
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