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The federal retirement backlog continued to shrink in May, reaching its lowest point since before the surge that began in...
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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 work performed by those in government,...
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...
For most federal retirees, the real question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better on paper—it’s which one works best for your situation in...
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...
If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan, you have access to a Health Savings Account. Most people treat it like a medical expense...
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the largest group life insurance program in the world, covering more than 4 million...
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps. Amid mixed economic signals, including...
The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For federal employees nearing retirement, it can...
For many federal employees, retirement does not line up neatly with age 59½. Leaving service earlier can raise an important question: how do you access your...
