Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025
What are the best dates for federal employees to retire in 2025?
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.
2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase
Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.
5 Huge Retirement Mistakes
Federal employees: Are you making any of these mistakes in your retirement planning?
OPM Retirement Claims Processing Finishes 2024 in Strong Position
The OPM retirement backlog was slashed in 2024 to levels not seen since 2016. Here is a detailed breakdown of the numbers.
Legislation Repealing the WEP and GPO Signed Into Law
President Biden has signed legislation that repeals the WEP and GPO into law. What will this mean for retired federal employees?
How to Max Out Your 2025 TSP Contributions
As you plan your budget for 2025, these are the TSP contribution limits and the maximum amounts you can contribute each pay period.
How Can Federal Employees Prepare for RMDs?
Without proper planning, Required Minimum Distributions can be a tax burden for federal employees in retirement.
WEP and GPO Bill Passes in Congress
Legislation repealing the WEP and GPO has passed Congress.
The Surprising Ways Biases Could Ruin Your Federal Retirement as the Trump Administration Assumes Power
Biases based on future assumptions can damage federal employees’ retirement plans. These are some tips to mitigate them.
How to Find Mistakes on HR Pension Estimates
It is not unusual for federal employees to find mistakes on their pension estimates. These are some of the most common ones.
