Do Your Federal Benefits Actually Protect Your Family?
Your federal benefits won’t fully safeguard your estate. These additional steps can help protect your loved ones.
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.
Military Time Buy Back: How 4 Military Years Could Mean $100,000+ More in Retirement
Buying back military time boosts your FERS pension. It’s misunderstood, but adds thousands yearly. Don’t miss out—know the facts and plan wisely.
Estate Planning 101: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Protecting Your Legacy
Secure your legacy with smart estate planning—protect your loved ones, assets, and wishes. Don’t delay; a simple step today saves heartache tomorrow.
Tax Today, Freedom Tomorrow: Understanding the TSP’s New In-Plan Roth Conversion Proposal
In-plan Roth TSP conversions are one step closer to reality after a new proposed rule was issued by the FRTIB.
Delayed CPI Release Postpones 2026 COLA Calculation: Implications for Federal Retirees and the Workforce
Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA with it. Federal retirees and Social Security recipients face uncertainty over next year’s benefit increase.
Retirement Claims Drop Sharply in September, Easing OPM Retirement Backlog
A summer retirement surge has strained OPM, but the pace slowed in September. Another wave appears to be coming soon though.
Could Your Federal Employer Health Benefit Plan Be a Source of Tax Revenue to Shore Up Social Security?
Taxing employer sponsored insurance plans may be a stealthy way to increase the taxable wage base used by Social Security.
When Do Federal Retirees Start Receiving COLAs? A Complete Guide
Discover how federal retirees can safeguard their pensions against inflation with COLAs—when they start, how much they are, and why they matter!
The Federal Employee’s Guide to Choosing the Right Financial Advisor
Federal employees: Choosing the right financial advisor matters. Learn how to find one who truly understands your unique benefits and retirement needs.
Why All Federal Employees Should Update Their Beneficiary Forms
Federal employees must complete their beneficiary forms to ensure their benefits go to the right people.
