Retirement
Can You Retire With $500k in Your TSP Account?
Can a federal employee retire with $500,000 saved in the TSP? Here are some considerations.
Social Security
Stay informed on Social Security updates that affect federal employees and retirees, especially those covered under FERS. Explore news and analysis on Social Security COLAs, benefit calculations, earnings limits, claiming strategies, and policy changes that influence retirement income. Find clear explanations of how Social Security integrates with FERS benefits, the FERS supplement, and long‑term financial planning. Keep up with legislative developments, inflation trends, and key rules that shape Social Security benefits for federal retirees.
Retirement
Taxes on Social Security: What You Need to Know
Will your Social Security benefits be taxed and what implications are there for federal employees and retirees?
Retirement
The Danger of Delaying Social Security
Should you take Social Security as early as possible or delay it? This is one important consideration when weighing the decision.
Retirement
15 Questions Federal Employees Should Ask Before Retiring
These are some important questions federal employees must address prior to retirement.
Retirement
How is Your Retirement Income Taxed?
What taxes can federal employees expect to have on their income in retirement?
Retirement
WEP, GPO Legislation Gathers Co-Sponsors: What Drives the Intensity?
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the GPO and WEP. It may be successful. What drives the intensity on this issue?
Retirement
Why Aren’t People Taking Social Security at Age 62 Anymore?
These are the main reasons people are waiting longer to file for Social Security benefits.
Retirement
How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income
It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.
Retirement
How Much Income Will Your FERS Pension Replace?
The FERS annuity is an important part of a federal employee's retirement income, but there are other factors that must be considered.
Retirement
5 Questions to Help You Prepare For Retirement
These are 5 important questions federal employees need to consider in their retirement planning.