Retirement
How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income
Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.
Annuity
Stay informed on federal retirement annuities under both FERS and CSRS, including updates on annuity calculations, eligibility rules, service credit, survivor benefits, and COLA adjustments that affect long‑term retirement income. Explore clear explanations of how federal pensions are computed, how policy or legislative changes may impact annuity payments, and what federal retirees need to know about planning for financial security. Find timely analysis and practical guidance to help federal employees and retirees understand the factors that shape their annuity benefits.
Retirement
Should I Retire Now or Wait Until 62?
This case study of a federal employee's retirement plans can help you in your retirement preparation.
Retirement
5 Huge Retirement Mistakes
Federal employees: Are you making any of these mistakes in your retirement planning?
Retirement
How to Find Mistakes on HR Pension Estimates
It is not unusual for federal employees to find mistakes on their pension estimates. These are some of the most common ones.
Pay & Benefits
11 Tips for Newer Federal Employees
These are some tips to help new federal employees understand their benefits and jumpstart their retirement savings.
Retirement
What the Smartest Federal Employees Do With Their TSP at Retirement
How should federal employees invest their TSP money, and how much can be withdrawn safely in retirement?
Pay & Benefits
Unusual TSP Returns This September and Surge in Purchasing TSP Annuities: What is Going On?
There has been a surge in TSP investors purchasing annuities. Here is a brief explanation. September is historically a negative month for stocks, but so far 2024 has…
Retirement
How to Estimate Your FERS Annuity to Include Pay Raises and Grade/Step Increases
Your FERS annuity will be a valuable benefit in retirement, but how do you project its future value?
Retirement
The Retiree Annuity Supplement for Foreign Service and Civil Service
What is the Retiree Annuity Supplement, and how does it impact a federal employee's pension?
Retirement
Retiring Abroad? Changes to Federal Benefits, Social Security Benefits, and Tax Rules for an Expat
Are you a federal employee considering retiring overseas? These are some important financial considerations.