The Biggest Reasons Federal Employees Retire at 62
These are four reasons why federal employees often retire at age 62.
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.
Best Dates to Retire from the Federal Government Through 2030
How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.
3 Things You MUST Have in Your Federal Financial Plan
Categories Retirement Federal employees who include these three things in their retirement plans will have greater long-term financial success.
Is Life Insurance Better Than the FERS Survivor Benefit?
FERS survivor benefits options are expensive. Can federal employees ave money by using life insurance instead?
8 Mistakes to Avoid Making With the TSP
The author outlines 8 common TSP mistakes he often sees which can be detrimental to federal employees’ retirement savings.
How Federal Employees Can Pick the Best Dates to Retire
These are 3 important things federal employees must know before choosing a retirement date.
Can I Retire at MRA?
A federal employee asks if it is possible to retire at age 57 given his financial situation.
FERS 1.1% Can Significantly Boost a Federal Employee’s Pension
Federal employees who work long enough can boost their pensions by 0.1%. That may not sound like much, but it can actually make a big difference.
Use Your Thrift Savings Plan to Increase Your Social Security Retirement
What is “pensionizing” and could it help to increase your retirement income?
FERS Things First: Age Reduction Penalties
Categories Retirement How much difference can two years make? When it comes to a federal employee’s pension calculation, working another two years can have a big financial impact.
