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...
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...
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...
Federal Salaries Hit Record High — What It Means for Your Retirement
The average federal employee salary has exceeded $112,000 for the first time, according to new data from the Office of Personnel Management. Federal salaries now average $112,456, more than 50% higher than the average reported in 2017. For federal employees approaching retirement, that number is more than a headline. It has direct...
The Social Security Lump Sum Option: What Federal Employees Need to Know
When federal employees think about filing for Social Security, the image is usually a steady monthly check arriving for the rest of their lives. But there is a lesser-known option available to some retirees that allows them to receive up to six months of benefits paid out immediately as a single lump sum. It sounds …...
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May TSP Performance: All Funds Finish Positive
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in...
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 that clock no longer exists. OPM has...
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...
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 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...
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...
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