Retirement
FERS Phased Retirement: How and Why?
How does phased retirement for federal employees under FERS work?
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
Reasons NOT to Do Roth Conversions
These are 8 scenarios when it might not make sense to do Roth conversions.
Retirement
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?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
New TSP Members Might Want to Explore Roth Contributions
New federal employees can save a lot on future taxes by using the Roth TSP.
Retirement
Should You Stay in the TSP in Retirement?
These are some advantages and disadvantages of leaving your retirement savings in the TSP after retirement.
Retirement
The Retiree Annuity Supplement for Foreign Service and Civil Service
What is the Retiree Annuity Supplement, and how does it impact a federal employee's pension?
Q&A
Am I Taking Too Much Risk With My TSP?
A retired federal employee wants to know if her TSP account is invested too aggressively.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows Again in July
The OPM retirement backlog has increased for two months in a row.
Retirement
FEGLI Basic Life Insurance: Biggest Missed Retirement Benefit for Federal Retirees
How does FEGLI work for retired federal employees?