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As a federal employee, understanding how private life insurance compares to the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is essential, especially when planning for retirement....
Under FERS, federal employees have many unique retirement options, so it’s important to know the facts to determine which best fits your situation. One large source...
The 4% rule is a common guideline in retirement planning, suggesting that retirees can withdraw 4% of their retirement savings each year, adjusted for inflation, without...
With several retirement options available under FERS, it’s essential to understand the details to choose the best one for you. Your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) for...
Income taxes and Social Security benefits are designed to favor married couples, so the simple fact is that singles ultimately need to save more for retirement....
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program is often considered one of the most valuable benefits available to federal employees in retirement, particularly because the federal...
Many federal employees don’t have a clear understanding of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS). In simple terms, if you’re eligible for an immediate FERS annuity...
As you make preparations for retirement, it’s important that you have all your bases covered. An analysis of the fundamental building blocks of a retirement plan...
Retirement planning is a significant milestone in any federal worker’s career, marked by considerations of age, length of service, and financial preparedness. Recent statistics from the...
When does the journey towards retirement truly commence? The IRS’s provision for Catch-Up Contributions to your TSP at age 50 marks a pivotal milestone in your...
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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...
For many federal employees, the FERS pension becomes the foundation of retirement income. Unlike savings accounts or market-based investments, it...
When you separate from federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out in a lump sum. For employees who...
After a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome turnaround in TSP performance....
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...