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Best 2022 Articles For Federal Employees
  • Federal Benefits

Top 2022 Articles For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on January 11, 2023January 25, 2023

I think every federal employee can agree that 2022 was an eventful year. This past…

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What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement
  • Federal Benefits

What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Many federal employees plan to work at least part-time in retirement. Some make this decision…

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3 Early Retirement Options For Federal Employees
  • FERS Pension

3 Early Retirement Options For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

For some federal employees working until they’re eligible for the traditional FERS retirement just isn’t…

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FERS Annual And Sick Leave At Retirement
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FERS Annual And Sick Leave At Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

As federal employees approach the end of their careers and start the retirement planning process,…

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Federal Pay Raises Vs FERS COLAs
  • Federal Benefits

Federal Pay Raises Vs. FERS COLAs

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

With the most significant FERS cost of living adjustment (COLA) in over a decade (4.9%)…

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What Federal Employees Should Do 1 Year Before Retirement
  • Federal Benefits

What Federal Employees Should Do 1 Year Before Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Although, as a federal employee, you should begin planning for retirement years before you hand…

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How Will Your Federal Retirement Benefits Be Taxed?
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How Will Your Federal Retirement Benefits Be Taxed?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on October 27, 2021December 4, 2021

Many federal employees don’t realize the impact that taxes will have on their retirement income.…

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How Is Your FERS High-3 Calculated?
  • FERS Pension

How Is Your FERS High-3 Calculated?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on October 20, 2021October 19, 2021

Most federal employees have heard the term “High-3,” and many understand that their pension will…

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How Do The FERS COLAs Work?
  • Federal Benefits

How Do The FERS COLAs Work?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on October 6, 2021April 22, 2022

As a federal employee, one of your greatest benefits is your FERS pension, and one…

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Can Federal LEOs Elect the Postponed Or Deferred Retirement?
  • Federal Benefits

Can Federal LEOs Elect the Postponed Or Deferred Retirement?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Although we have covered the enhanced retirement benefits for LEOs and the FERS early retirement…

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