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One of the most important retirement decisions you’ll make is when to claim Social Security. You can start as early as age 62, wait until your...
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested in the I Fund benefited from...
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...
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund allocation can impact retirement outcomes. Federal...
Federal employees have unique retirement needs, so it’s important to follow savings guidelines designed for your situation. While private-sector benchmarks often suggest having six times your...
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...
In September 2025, TSP stock funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% , and the...
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into retirement, your spouse and eligible...
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...