FERS Disability Retirement and SSDI: How the Offset Works
If you’re receiving FERS disability retirement and SSDI, you can receive both benefits, but they don’t simply get added…
2027 Federal Retirement COLA: Forecasts Are Around 3.5%
The 2027 federal retirement COLA is currently tracking at about 3.3%, with two of the three months of inflation data now available. Some…
The TSP F Fund: More Return, More Risk
The TSP F Fund was built to do one specific job: offer investors a little more return than the ultra-safe G Fund, in exchange for taking on…
Overtime and FERS: Why Your Extra Hours May Not Boost Your Pension
Overtime and FERS don’t necessarily go together the way you might expect. You can work a year filled with extra shifts and overtime,…
FEHB in Retirement: Retiring at 57 Changes How You Plan for Healthcare
FEHB in retirement can be one of the most valuable benefits a federal employee has. But if you’re considering retiring at 57 with 30…
FEHB Family Member Verification Is Changing for Open Season 2026
If you’re planning to add a spouse or child to your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage during the 2026 Open Season,…
TSP Performance August: All Five Core Funds Finished Higher
TSP performance in August was positive across the board. After a volatile summer, all five core TSP funds finished the month higher, with…
What Your Agency’s HR Can and Can’t Help You With When Planning for Retirement
Federal employees planning for retirement often start with their agency’s HR office, and that’s exactly where they should start…
Front-Loading Your TSP Contributions Could Cost You Matching Contributions
If you’re a FERS employee, contributing more to your Thrift Savings Plan is generally a good thing. But there’s a difference…
Remarried? Your FERS Survivor Annuity May Not Fully Protect Your Current Spouse
A FERS survivor annuity is supposed to provide continuing income to a spouse after a federal retiree dies. But if a previous divorce…
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