Author: Federal Digest Staff
Federal Retirement Application Processing Times Climb
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has increased to 76 days, up from 70 days in August. This rise comes ...How a Government Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many federal agencies funded by annual budgets must suspend operations. This results ...TSP Roth Conversion Arrives January 2026
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced that starting in January, participants will be able to convert their traditional TSP balances into ...Your Federal Benefits After DRP Separation
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when ...Mapping Out Your Federal Retirement Journey
From January through August 2025, more than 88,000 federal employees submitted retirement applications. Even if your own retirement is years away, it’s ...TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, the TSP reported positive returns across all of its funds. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with ...Is Financial Stress Affecting Your Well-Being?
We’ve all heard that money can’t buy happiness, but financial stress can certainly chip away at peace of mind. Research shows Americans ...A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited agency-specific pensions, often tied ...Why DIY Retirement Planning May Not Work For Feds
Since your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provide three streams of retirement income, you may be tempted ...Retirement Applications Slow in July
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number ...
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