How Federal Employees Can Maximize Their Annual Leave Payouts
Unused annual and sick leave are handled differently for retiring federal employees, but both can help them walk out the door with more money.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
9 Ugly Truths About Retirement
These are 9 things that should not be ignored if you want to have a successful retirement.
VERA and VSIP: A Guide to Early Federal Retirement
What are the VERA and VSIP? Should federal employees utilize these if they are eligible to do so? These are some considerations.
Can a Federal Employee Retire on $600k in the TSP?
Is $600,000 saved in the TSP enough money for federal employees to retire? Here is how to find out.
Best Dates to Retire from the Federal Government Through 2030
How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.
Top Retirement Mistakes Made By Federal Employees
These are some common mistakes federal employees make in their retirement planning.
Inflation, CPI, and the 2025 COLA: “We’re in the Money, The Skies are Sunny”
“We’re in the money” was a hit song in 1933 as Hollywood tried to project a favorable view of the economy. Today, inflation news is good. “We’re in the money” again.
Pros and Cons of the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a common guideline for withdrawing retirement savings. It has some advantages and disadvantages.
3 Things You MUST Have in Your Federal Financial Plan
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Federal employees who include these three things in their retirement plans will have greater long-term financial success.
What is the Best Age for Federal Employees to Retire?
57, 60, and 62 are popular ages for federal employees to retire. What difference do these ages make to retirement benefits?
