The right timing can greatly impact your federal retirement by helping you maximize your annuity start date, annual leave lump-sum payout, sick ...

As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got a ...

Federal employees benefit from one of the most robust retirement systems available, yet having strong benefits doesn’t always translate into financial peace ...

For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed annuity” refer to distinct options for ...

As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM received 23,393 ...

The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social Security. This ...

Retirement is one of the most critical milestones in a federal career, yet many employees delay planning until just a few years ...

For decades, the “4% rule” has been a simple benchmark for retirees: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the first year ...

From January through August 2025, more than 88,000 federal employees submitted retirement applications. Even if your own retirement is years away, it’s ...

Since your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provide three streams of retirement income, you may be tempted ...