If you have left, or are leaving federal service, before becoming eligible for retirement, you have a couple of options. First, you can ask to have your...
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Common Cause of Injuries and Illnesses to VA Employees
Any federal employee can get hurt or develop an illness while working. This is no exception for workers at VA hospitals and clinics. This post will look at...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Retirement Benefit Offsets
Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the difference between the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems...
Agency Spotlight-The Troubled History of the VA- Part 1
This two-part blog post will look at some of the issues that have plagued the Department of Veterans Affairs, and continue to do so. This post will focus on...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Retirement
let's looks at the difference between the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS), specifically how they...
9 Retirement Planning Mistakes Federal Employees Make
When it comes to retirement, or the time leading up to it, planning is key! This cannot be stressed enough. Being unprepared for this time in your life may...
Our Associate Attorney Leah Bachmeyer-Kille is Now DC Licensed!
Our associate attorney, Leah Bachmeyer Kille, is now licensed in DC. Earlier this week she was sworn in at the historical DC Court of Appeals. She was there...
CSRS vs. FERS Federal Disability Eligibility Requirements
Federal Disability Retirement is a great benefit for injured and ill federal workers who are having trouble doing their job in at least one area. Maybe that...
Common Causes of Injuries for Postal Workers
Any federal employee can get hurt or develop an illness while working. However, it seems postal workers are more likely to become injured or ill while working...
FERS Retirement Life Events
Whether you’re a CSRS or FERS retiree, life events can have a significant impact on your retirement annuity. This post will focus on retirees under FERS....
Are You Leaving the Office During the Transition?
The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2016 Presidential Transition Guide. Close to 4,000 political appointees will soon be leaving office. The...
What is the Difference between COLA’s and Pay Raises?
There is often confusion between a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a pay raise. While they both provide an increase in payments, whether annuity or...
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