Retirement
Can Unused Sick Leave Increase Your Retirement Eligibility Age?
What impact does unused sick leave have on a federal employee's retirement eligibility?
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.
Retirement
How to Calculate FERS Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
What are the eligibility requirements for FERS disability retirement and how is it calculated?
Retirement
Understanding the Costs and Downsides of Retiring Early
Early retirement is can be appealing for federal employees, but it has some potential downsides.
Retirement
Is It Better to Retire or Work Longer at Age 57 With 30 Years of Service?
Upon reaching age 57 with 30 years of service, does it make more financial sense for a federal employee to retire or keep working?
Retirement
Understanding Federal Retirement Options: Deferred Resignation, VERA, Postponed Retirement, and Deferred Retirement
What retirement options are available for federal employees who may be considering leaving federal service?
Retirement
Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO
SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.
Retirement
Using the 4% Rule and Bucket Strategy for Your TSP
These 2 strategies can help ensure that federal employees never run out of money in retirement.
Retirement
How Federal Employees Can Create a Retirement Income Worksheet
Creating a retirement income worksheet can help federal employees at any stage of retirement planning.
Retirement
5 Things the TSP Doesn’t Let You Do But an IRA Does
The TSP is a great retirement savings benefit for federal employees, but it does have some limitations that IRAs do not have.
Retirement
Guide to the Blended Retirement System for US Military
How does the Blended Retirement System work for members of the military?