Author: Federal Digest Staff
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 ...Survey Reveals Federal Employees’ Financial Confidence Level
Federal employees benefit from one of the most robust retirement systems available, yet having strong benefits doesn’t always translate into financial peace ...Deferred vs. Postponed Annuity
For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed annuity” refer to distinct options for ...How the Fed Rate Cut Affects Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, news coverage usually zeroes in on Wall Street and inflation. For federal employees and retirees, ...Federal Retirement Claims Rise in November
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM received 23,393 ...Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
Understanding how annual leave is earned—and how much you can save—plays an important role in planning your time off and preparing for ...FERS Supplement vs 10% Annuity Bonus
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social Security. This ...Common Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Retirement is one of the most critical milestones in a federal career, yet many employees delay planning until just a few years ...Why the Classic 4% Rule May Not Fit Your Retirement
For decades, the “4% rule” has been a simple benchmark for retirees: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the first year ...Open Season Is Here
Open Season began yesterday and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans ...
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