Will OPM Approve My Disability Claim Without a Physician’s Statement?
Although it’s not optimal, the author explains how it is possible to get a FERS Disability Retirement claim approved without a doctor’s statement.
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 Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.
Can You Retire With Only $250k in Your TSP Account?
Many people think you need to hit at least the $1 million mark to have a comfortable retirement, but as the author illustrates, this may not always be the case.
The Big ‘Gotchas’ of Deferred Retirement
Deferred retirement is an option for some federal employees, but there are potential downsides.
What is the Best Date for Federal Employees to Retire?
These are some important considerations that can help federal employees when choosing a date to retire from federal service.
How to Retire Early as a FERS Employee
Is there a magic age at which you can retire? As the author illustrates, it is really more of a financial question than an age question.
Retirement for Federal Employee Couples
When both spouses are federal employees, are there special considerations for carrying FEHB health insurance into retirement?
What Are the Differences Between the Roth TSP and Roth IRA?
The Roth TSP and Roth IRA are both important retirement savings tools available to federal employees, but there are some key differences between them.
The Top 5 Retirement Myths
The author summarizes five common misconceptions federal employees frequently have about their retirement benefits.
Joe Biden: Federal Reemployed Annuitant?
Joe Biden receives a federal pension from his decades in the Senate. Will he still receive it if he becomes president?
