Social Security Benefits Calculation for Federal Employees: Myths vs Facts
Key Takeaways:
Federal employees’ Social Security benefits are determined by unique federal retirement rules and interactions with systems like FERS and CSRS.
Understanding the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset is es…
Social Security Benefits After CSRS: How Federal Pensions Affect Eligibility
Key Takeaways:
CSRS pensions can affect Social Security eligibility and benefit amounts due to rules like the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
Not all CSRS employees qualify for Social Security, and the interaction o…
TSP RMD Age Rules: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Key Takeaways:
TSP required minimum distribution rules now take effect at age 73, with new legislative updates in place as of 2026.
Missing a TSP RMD can result in IRS penalties, but exceptions apply for active federal employees and specific sit…
