What Do You Need to Know About the Federal Retirement Systems?
This is an overview of the two main retirement systems and their benefits for federal employees.
FERS
Stay informed on the latest FERS retirement news, including updates on FERS annuity calculations, retirement eligibility rules, service credit, COLA adjustments, and federal retirement policies that affect current and future retirees. Find clear explanations of FERS benefits, survivor options, the FERS supplement, and key guidance to help federal employees understand how their retirement income is calculated and how policy changes may impact long‑term financial security.
Turning Your Pile Into a Paycheck: How Should You Invest Your TSP in Retirement?
How can federal employees determine how much they can safely withdraw from their TSP accounts to spend in retirement?
Understanding FERS Disability Retirement and Your Eligibility
What criteria do federal employees have to meet to be eligible for FERS disability retirement?
Take This Job and Shove It!
Federal employees who leave their jobs before they are eligible for retirement can adversely impact their retirement benefits.
2022 COLA: Why Are FERS and CSRS Different?
The 2022 COLA will be significant but lower for FERS than for CSRS. Here are the differences and an explanation for the differences.
Leaping Before Looking: A Federal Employee’s Biggest Retirement Mistake
Can you retire? As the author illustrates, you need to have a solid plan in place in order to have a successful retirement.
This Retirement Mistake Could Cut Your Pension by 15%
Some federal employees under FERS could see a significant cut to their pensions if they meet these criteria.
Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
2022 FERS COLA: Good News and Bad News
Inflation is up this year which will likely boost next year’s COLA for federal retirees, but there is some bad news for FERS retirees.
