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At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I retire, and how much money will I need? They sound...
For federal employees preparing to leave government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It sets the earliest point at which...
If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is primarily driven by two things: your years of creditable service and your High-3 average salary. Of those,...
Most federal employees know they have a pension. Fewer understand that there are multiple distinct pathways to retirement under FERS, each with different eligibility requirements, different...
Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits all contribute to your retirement income,...
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...
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Public Service Recognition Week runs from May 3 through May 9 this year. It’s a designated time to acknowledge the...
At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I retire, and how much...
For federal employees preparing to leave government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It...
If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is primarily driven by two things: your years of creditable service and...
Markets gave back some of their early 2026 gains in March. Rising global tensions pushed investors toward caution, sending most...
For most federal retirees, the real question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better on paper—it’s which one...
Most federal employees know they have a pension. Fewer understand that there are multiple distinct pathways to retirement under FERS,...
If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan, you have access to a Health Savings Account. Most people...
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the largest group life insurance program in the...
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large...