Federal employees receive a retirement benefit package that includes a pension, a tax-advantaged savings plan and Social Security. But many do not fully understand how these benefits work, and that ...

Quick Read TSP is the critical third leg for federal employees after FERS pensions (averaging 30% of pre-retirement income) ...

Most federal employees are covered by FERS which is made up of three components: (1) Social Security benefits, (2) a Thrift Savings Plan (a retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401 (k) ...

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) provides retirement and disability benefits to eligible workers. If you become disabled, you may be eligible to receive FERS disability retirement ...

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' introduced by President Donald J. Trump has stirred significant concern among federal employees. This legislation, known as H.R. 1, proposes the elimination of the FERS ...

With additional education, broader allocation strategies may enter the conversation, allowing individuals to evaluate how ...

So far this year, the Office of Personnel Management reports it has received nearly 70,000 retirement claims for processing. There will likely be another 30,000 to 40,000 more by the end of the year.

FORT RILEY, Kan. – The Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) encourages Army civilian employees to begin retirement planning early to ensure a smooth transition. The Army Benefits Center-Civilian ...

For some feds, federal disability can pay more each month than regular retirement benefits. For others, though, taking regular retirement pay is a better choice. A new report finds it’s often hard to ...