Federal Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50k
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got a...
Maximizing Your Federal Retirement: The Best Dates to Retire in 2026
The right timing can greatly impact your federal retirement by helping you maximize your annuity start date, annual leave lump-sum payout,...
Choosing A Tax Pro To Help Plan Your Federal Retirement
Many retirees expect to have lower taxes in retirement, but are shocked when they get their tax bill. An experienced tax professional can...
Social Security Uncertainty and What It Means for Retirement Planning
Social security is a main component of retirement planning, but a recent Cato Institute survey of about 2,000 Americans finds that while...
How Confident Are Federal Employees About Retirement?
Federal employees have access to one of the most comprehensive retirement systems available, but strong benefits alone don’t guarantee...
November Sees Rise in Federal Retirement Claims
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM...
FERS Supplement vs. the 10% Pension Bonus: Which Is Worth More?
Federal employees approaching retirement often face a choice between two valuable but mutually exclusive benefits: the FERS Retiree Annuity...
Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Retirement planning is one of the most important aspects of a federal career, yet many employees wait until it’s too late to fully...
Rethinking the 4% Rule for Retirement Planning
For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has served as a simple guideline for retirement planning: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the...
Pillars of a Successful Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
