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...
Planning your retirement as a federal employee comes with its own unique considerations. Unfortunately, many resources are focused on private-sector workers who don’t have the benefit...
When applying for your FERS retirement, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether to select a survivor benefit for your spouse. Options...
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...
One of the primary reasons people seek government employment is the value of federal employee benefits, especially in retirement. With defined-benefit pension plans nearly obsolete and...
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...
With the looming possibility of Congress not extending the Trump Tax Cuts (TCJA) for individual taxpayers, those nearing retirement or already retired might find themselves facing...
From market fluctuations to unexpected spikes in inflation rates and uncovered healthcare costs, the road to retirement can be fraught with financial uncertainties. Facing a trifecta...
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...