How to Estimate Your FERS Annuity to Include Pay Raises and Grade/Step Increases
Your FERS annuity will be a valuable benefit in retirement, but how do you project its future value?
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.
Own Bank CDs? Watch Out for This
There is a common but little known catch in the fine print of bank CDs that can be costly.
What Impact Does Unused Sick Leave Have on Your Pension?
Sick leave is an important benefit federal employees have that can provide a pension boost in retirement.
4 Reasons Federal Employees Downsize in Retirement
These are four points for federal employees to consider when deciding whether to downsize their homes after retirement.
Assets You Should Never Put in Trust
These are scenarios when you should not put your assets into a trust.
FERS Phased Retirement: How and Why?
How does phased retirement for federal employees under FERS work?
Reasons NOT to Do Roth Conversions
These are 8 scenarios when it might not make sense to do Roth conversions.
Comparing the 2025 COLA to the 2025 Federal Pay Raise: 2.57% in 2025?
It is the time of year when federal employees and retirees start thinking about the COLA and annual pay raise. What are the likely figures for 2025?
Annual Leave Payout Taxed at 40%?!
Federal employees with a large annual leave payout at retirement could be surprised with a large tax bill if they do not plan properly.
New TSP Members Might Want to Explore Roth Contributions
New federal employees can save a lot on future taxes by using the Roth TSP.
