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.
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
Options for Managing an Unpaid TSP Loan after Retirement
What options do federal employees have for dealing with a TSP loan when retiring?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025
What are the best dates for federal employees to retire in 2025?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
5 Huge Retirement Mistakes
Federal employees: Are you making any of these mistakes in your retirement planning?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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?