OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Retirement
Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.
Does DOGE Have You Pondering an Early Retirement?
Spending cuts being explored by DOGE are likely to have some federal employees considering an early retirement.
VERA Retirement Guide for Federal Employees
What is a VERA and how does it work?
The TSP Still Hasn’t Solved Dollar Cost Ravaging
The TSP is a valuable benefit for federal employees, but it has a significant downside when taking distributions in retirement.
The Most Expensive Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Make
These are potentially costly mistakes federal employees make when planning for retirement.
Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees
These are important considerations for federal employees wondering if they should take the deferred resignation offer from OPM.
Options for Managing an Unpaid TSP Loan after Retirement
What options do federal employees have for dealing with a TSP loan when retiring?
SSA Provides Update on Implementing Social Security Fairness Act
SSA has provided updates about issuing payments for the repeal of the WEP and GPO, but the news is probably not what federal retirees were hoping for.
Should I Retire Now or Wait Until 62?
This case study of a federal employee’s retirement plans can help you in your retirement preparation.
Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees
Another attempt is being made to give retired federal employees under both FERS and CSRS the same COLAs.
