What Type of Federal Retirement Do You Qualify For?
These are the retirement options for federal employees and the qualifying criteria for each.
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.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February
After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.
How Often Do You Check Your TSP Balance?
Checking your TSP account balance too often can be detrimental to your long-term investment returns.
Postponed and Deferred Retirement Are Not the Same!
What are the primary differences between postponed and deferred retirement?
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes
Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.
Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection
Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.
Why Warren Buffett Is Holding Cash and What Federal Employees Can Learn from It
Warren Buffett is holding a lot of cash right now. What can federal employees learn from this?
Are You Ready for Retirement?
These are some practical steps federal employees can take to ensure their retirement readiness.
How Could the March 13, 2025, Deadline Affect Federal Employees?
The Trump administration is working to cut waste in government, but there are implications for the federal employees whose lives are impacted.
Can Unused Sick Leave Increase Your Retirement Eligibility Age?
What impact does unused sick leave have on a federal employee’s retirement eligibility?
