Reg Jones
Reg Jones, a charter member of the senior executive service, is our resident expert on retirement and the federal government. From 1979 until 1995, he served as an assistant director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management handling recruiting and examining, white and blue collar pay, retirement, insurance and other issues. Opinions expressed are his own.
All Stories By Reg
Ask Reg: How long does it take to be vested for federal pension?
A reader asks if their military service counts toward their retirement eligibility.
Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement
A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time acquired while in the armed forces.
Ask Reg: Can I stay on FEHB self-plus-one if spouse moves to Medicare?
A reader asks when he can shift back to self-only coverage once his spouse moves to Medicare.
Ask Reg: Social Security says I’m subject to Windfall Elimination. Why?
There have been ongoing attempts in Congress and by financial advocates to repeal the WEP.
Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?
A reader who wants to apply for deferred retirement wonders if their military buyback counts toward their service time.
Ask Reg: Am I entitled to a FERS payout of my retirement deductions?
Reg the retirement expert offers tips on requesting a retirement refund from OPM.
Ask Reg: Upon retirement, will I get money taken from my pay back?
A reader asks the retirement expert about receiving money after retirement that was taken from their paycheck twice a month.
Ask Reg: If I go back to work, do I retain my 0.8% pension contribution?
A reader who may return to federal service wonders if they'd now have to pay into their pension at a higher rate.
