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A federal employee recently told his advisor he was ready to leave government service. He was 56, had 20 years of service, and had done what...
The OPM retirement backlog continued to shrink in June, falling by nearly 4,700 pending retirement claims to its lowest level in more than a year. At...
Many federal employees retire with every intention of continuing to work. Some want extra income, others simply aren’t ready to stop working altogether. But if you...
The federal retirement backlog continued to shrink in May, reaching its lowest point since before the surge that began in late 2024. The progress is real,...
For many federal employees, the FERS pension becomes the foundation of retirement income. Unlike savings accounts or market-based investments, it provides a monthly payment backed by...
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,...
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S Fund volatility was on full display in July. After a 4.34% surge in June, which saw it lead the...
A federal employee recently told his advisor he was ready to leave government service. He was 56, had 20 years...
A TSP Roth conversion can be one of the most effective tax-planning strategies available to federal employees. By converting money...
The OPM retirement backlog continued to shrink in June, falling by nearly 4,700 pending retirement claims to its lowest level...
If there was one clear winner inside the TSP in June, it was the S Fund. Small and mid-cap stocks...
This Friday, federal offices across the country will close as Americans celebrate Independence Day. This year’s holiday is unlike any...
Many federal employees retire with every intention of continuing to work. Some want extra income, others simply aren’t ready to...
The federal retirement backlog continued to shrink in May, reaching its lowest point since before the surge that began in...
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished...
Most federal employees understand that divorce can affect a pension. What many do not realize is that a divorce settlement...