Federal employees planning for retirement often start with their agency’s HR office, and that’s exactly where they should start for certain questions. HR can help you understand your federal retirement benefits, verify information in your personnel ...

Two federal workforce issues are developing at the same time that could affect employees in 2027: the administration is proposing no general federal pay increase, while lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand access to paid ...

A VERA retirement can allow eligible federal employees to leave service years earlier than they otherwise could. But retiring early can also create an income gap between your retirement date, your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA), and ...

A federal job transfer can mean a new office, a different commute, or a higher salary. But if you’re approaching retirement, there’s another question worth asking: Could the move change your FERS pension calculation? Depending on ...