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...
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...
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...
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...
The Two Court Orders Every Federal Divorce Must Include
When a federal divorce settlement divides retirement benefits, most people focus on the negotiation itself. But in many cases, the more...
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...
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...
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...
