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  • FERS Cost of Living Adjustment: Why “Diet COLA” Is Still Worth Hundreds of Thousands
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    FERS Cost of Living Adjustment: Why “Diet COLA” Is Still Worth Hundreds of Thousands

    Understanding your FERS cost of living adjustment (COLA) is crucial for retirement planning. Unlike CSRS pensions that receive full CPI adjustments, FERS pensions follow a three-tier system that earns them…

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    The BEST Days to Retire as a Federal Employee

    John Mason, CFP®, reviews the best days of the month to retire as a Federal Employee under FERS as well…

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    How to Calculate Your FERS Pension

    Ben Raikes, CFP®, EA, of Mason & Associates discusses how to calculate your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension benefit.…

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