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Federal Employees Retirement System

The Window Most People Don’t Know They Have

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The Window Most People Don’t Know They Have

What 6(c) retirees need to know about the FERS Supplement, the earnings test, and the MRA exemption window.

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May 4, 2026

Should You Buy Back Your Military Time? The Real Math

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Should You Buy Back Your Military Time? The Real Math

Math-forward. Four worked scenarios. Sub-one-year payback for most and the cases where the math doesn't work.

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Apr 26, 2026

The 6(c) Retirement Math Nobody Explains Correctly

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The 6(c) Retirement Math Nobody Explains Correctly

The window to fix a misunderstanding about your retirement is before you're inside the five-year runway to it. Not after.

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Apr 24, 2026

Why I Started After the Badge

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Why I Started After the Badge

Six years ago, a conversation with a supervisor 60 days from retirement made me realize I didn't know my own numbers. Most people don't.

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Apr 23, 2026

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