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As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM received 23,393 federal retirement claims in...
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social Security. This guaranteed income in the...
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 76 days, a 6-day increase from August’s 70-day average. This comes as OPM faces a...
The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is a special option the federal government can offer during periods of restructuring, downsizing, or reorganization. When approved by the...
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number is down from the...
An increasing number of federal workers are entering retirement with seven-figure Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances — a milestone that was once exceptionally rare. Newly released...
Like any good trip, your journey to retirement requires a lot of careful planning and thorough research to ensure you successfully reach your destination. As you...
Retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers a robust framework for financial security, combining a basic annuity, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan...
The federal workforce continues to experience mass upheaval as the current administration carries out its plan to reduce costs and increase efficiency. As lawsuits challenging mass...
Proposed federal benefit reforms, including the removal of the retiree annuity supplement and a shift to a “high-5” annuity formula, may prompt numerous federal workers to...
Starting today, TSP participants can take advantage of the TSP Roth Conversion feature, allowing them to convert their traditional TSP...
One of the most important retirement decisions you’ll make is when to claim Social Security. You can start as early...
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested...
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented...
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM...
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With...
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but...
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund...
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social...
Understanding how annual leave is earned and what can be carried over each year is key to making the most...