Postponed vs. Deferred Retirement: The Difference That Could Cost a Federal Employee Their Health Insurance
A federal employee recently told his advisor he was ready to leave government service. He was 56, had 20 years of service, and had done...
The TSP Guide for Federal Employees
The TSP Guide for federal employees starts with a simple reality: the Thrift Savings Plan will be one of the largest retirement assets they...
Why the FERS Annuity Supplement Is Still Worth Watching
The FERS annuity supplement remains in place today, but questions about its long-term future haven’t gone away. Congress considered...
What Federal Retirees Actually Receive Before Their Full Annuity Begins
Filing your retirement application is not the same as receiving your first full pension check. For most federal retirees, there is a gap...
5 Questions to Answer Before You File Your Retirement Application
Filing your retirement application is the final step in a process that should have started months, sometimes years, earlier. Before you...
TSP Returns Mixed in June
June brought mixed TSP returns for Thrift Savings Plan investors, with a wide performance gap between the funds that track large-cap and...
The FEHB Requirement Federal Employees Need to Meet Before Retirement
Federal employees who carry FEHB coverage into retirement benefit from one of the most valuable perks in the federal benefits package. The...
Is the First Day You’re Eligible Really the Best Day for Federal Employees to Retire?
For many federal employees, reaching retirement eligibility feels like crossing the finish line. After years of tracking service time and...
Your Federal Pension May Replace Less Income Than You Think
Many federal employees spend their careers assuming that their federal pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan will combine to...
The FERS Supplement Earnings Test: What Early Retirees Need to Know
For federal employees who retire before age 62, the FERS Special Retirement Supplement can provide meaningful monthly income while you wait...
