Posted on Friday, 3rd April 2026 by Dennis Damp

For decades, CSRS retirees faced some of the harshest offsets in the Social Security system. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduced or eliminated spousal and survivor benefits, while the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) cut into any Social Security benefits earned through non‑federal work. With both provisions repealed last year, CSRS retirees now have access to […]

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Posted on Friday, 13th March 2026 by Dennis Damp

When a loved one passes away, the emotional toll is often accompanied by financial uncertainty. For spouses of federal employees or retirees, survivor’s benefits can provide essential stability during a difficult transition. These benefits—administered through federal retirement systems and Social Security—are designed to ensure that a surviving spouse continues to receive income after the worker’s […]

Tags: CSRS, Daily Brief, Federal Employee Spousal Benefits, FERS, GPO, Master Retiree Contact List, Social Security, Survivor's Annuity, Survivor's Benefits
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• ESTATE PLANNING
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• General Information
• LIFESTYLE / TRAVEL
• OPM UPDATES
• RETIREMENT CONCERNS
• SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE
• SURVIVOR INFORMATION