Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?
I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?
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.
Inflation Still High: Impact on 2024 COLA Predictions
2024 COLA predictions for federal retirees and Social Security recipients suggest it will be considerably less than the 8.7% rate from last year.
Lawmakers Want Answers About OPM Retirement Backlog
A group of lawmakers are pressing for answers on the OPM retirement backlog, but are they seeing the full picture?
How to Get the Biggest FERS Pension Possible
These are some tips on how federal employees can increase their FERS pension in retirement.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 23k to End Q1 2023
The OPM retirement backlog dropped again in March 2023 to close at just under 23,000.
An Asset Allocation Quilt Chart for the TSP Funds
What can quilt charts teach federal employees about their TSP investments?
How to Pay $0 in Taxes on Your Social Security
These are some ways to help you reduce or even eliminate taxes on Social Security payments in retirement.
How This TSP Millionaire Ran Out of Money
Having a lot of money in retirement savings is no guarantee it will last the rest of your life. Here is one real life example.
Be Prepared to Pay the Initial Bill for Long-Term Care
Even if you have long-term care insurance, it is important to have a plan in place to pay the initial expenses.
Top 4 Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement
Categories Retirement The author explains four ways that federal employees can negatively impact their retirement savings.
