Retirement

FERS Disability Retirement: What It Is and Who Qualifies

The standard path to federal retirement is straightforward in concept. Work long enough, reach the right age, and collect your pension. But...

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Schedule Policy/Career: What You Need to Know About the Latest Executive Order

On June 3rd, President Trump signed an executive order formally converting approximately 8,000 senior career federal positions into a new...

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Retirement

Will Your Guaranteed Retirement Income Be Enough

Most federal employees approaching retirement have a decent idea of what they are leaving behind. What many have not fully mapped out is...

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Retirement

Federal Retirement Processing Update: Backlog Falls But Processing Times Rise

The federal retirement processing backlog continued its descent in May, dropping by more than 11,000 pending claims to reach its lowest point since before the historic surge that began in late 2024. But the good news on inventory comes with a caveat: processing times are getting longer, not shorter. The Backlog Is Coming Down Total...

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Retirement

2027 FERS COLA Watch: New Inflation Data Out

Fresh inflation data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is giving federal retirees reason to pay close attention and to understand exactly how their FERS COLA works, because it is not the same as what Social Security recipients receive. How the FERS COLA Works Federal retirees under FERS receive what is commonly referred to...

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D-Day at 82: Facts You May Not Know About the Largest Invasion in History

Tomorrow, June 6th, marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day — the Allied invasion of Normandy that...

The Two Court Orders Every Federal Divorce Must Include

When a federal divorce settlement divides retirement benefits, most people focus on the negotiation...

USPS Restricts Spending as Financial Pressure Mounts

The U.S. Postal Service is tightening its belt again. USPS has begun restricting nonessential...

May TSP Performance: All Funds Finish Positive

After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the...

OPM Wants to Eliminate the One-Year Promotion Wait for Federal Employees

Federal employees who have been waiting out the clock before their next promotion may soon find...

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The Military Buyback: What Federal Employees Need to Know

About 25% of the federal civilian workforce are veterans. If you’re one of them, you may be...

New Audit Finds Tax Delinquency Rising Among Federal Employees and Retirees

A new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is drawing attention to a...

What Happens to Your FEGLI When You Retire

For most of your federal career, FEGLI works quietly in the background. Premiums come out of your...

News

OPM Proposes Government-Wide Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is moving forward with a proposal to create a standardized Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) for...

Resources

The Survivor Annuity Issue Federal Employees Often Miss After Divorce

Divorce creates enough financial complications on its own. For federal employees, there is another layer that can affect retirement...

TSP

TSP and Required Minimum Distributions: What Federal Retirees Need to Know

If you have a Thrift Savings Plan account and are approaching or already in retirement, Required Minimum Distributions are something you...

News

Appeals Court Rules VA Must Honor AFGE Collective Bargaining Agreement

A federal appeals court dealt the Department of Veterans Affairs a significant legal setback, ruling that the agency must continue honoring...

Resources

Memorial Day: Facts You Might Not Know About America’s Most Solemn Holiday

Memorial Day has been observed in some form for more than 150 years, but the holiday holds more history, tradition, and surprising detail...

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Retirement

How Your FERS Annuity Is Calculated: A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Your FERS annuity is one of the most valuable benefits of a federal career, a guaranteed, inflation-adjusted income stream that will pay...

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