Many federal employees assume their full pension will begin shortly after they retire. In reality, there is usually a transition period while the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) completes the retirement application process. During that time, ...

One of the biggest advantages federal employees enjoy in retirement is the ability to keep their Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage. Unlike many private-sector retirees who must purchase coverage on their own, eligible federal retirees ...

Many federal employees are surprised to learn that while they receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child, there is no comparable paid leave program if they ...

New data from OPM shows the average federal salary has climbed above $112,000 for the first time. While that’s an interesting milestone, the bigger takeaway for employees nearing retirement isn’t the average salary itself. It’s what ...