Retirement Benefits
Republicans tee up federal worker benefit cuts to pay for tax cuts
Federal workers hired in 2029 would contribute nearly 10% of their basic pay toward a less generous pension if they wish to retain their civil service protections under House lawmakers’ budget reconciliation proposal.
Look before you leap from the TSP
For federal employees weighing whether to leave the TSP, five certified financial planners offer their insights on what to be aware of and what flexibilities lay in the private markets.
Now or Later
For federal employees trying to weigh whether to retire in the current climate, there are a few things to consider for a sound night's sleep.
Too young to retire? What to know about early retirement offers
If you're one of the many federal employees being offered early retirement but are still years away from your Minimum Retirement Age, you may be feeling uncertain and anxious about whether to accept the offer now or wait to see what unfolds.
Many federal police officers don’t receive enhanced pay and retirement benefits, here's how that might change
A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights issues Congress will need to consider, as lawmakers move to address the disparity.
Domestic TSP funds tumble amid government layoffs, tariff threats
Most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished March in the red.
Federal retirement planning during uncertain times
Answers to some of your pressing questions.
Interior Department offers buyouts, early outs to staff as it looks to build housing on federal lands
DOI will work with HUD to identify lands to offload for the development of affordable homes.
Anything but boring
A flurry of firings and RIFs has many federal employees looking for answers when it comes to retirement planning.
TSP funds posted mixed results in February
Portfolios invested in American businesses weighed down an otherwise positive month for the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program.
Retroactive benefits from the windfall elimination repeal to begin
Those who are owed should soon start receiving their money.
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What happens to my insurance when I leave the federal government?
Most of your benefits can be continued in retirement -- if certain conditions are met.
Senate Dem reintroduces Equal COLA Act, and more
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Retirement: How to navigate the current chaos
Amid “deferred resignation” turmoil, federal workers are in uncharted territory. Here’s a little guidance.
The unplanned retirement dilemma
If you hadn’t given much thought to retirement before receiving the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" email on Jan. 28, you may be in for a few surprises—not all of them pleasant.
Can I afford an early retirement? 4 things to consider before making the leap
COMMENTARY | From return-to-office mandates to the reappearance of Schedule F, many feds may be finding themselves on a fast track to retirement whether they wanted it or not. But are they financially prepared? What planning should be done before considering an early federal retirement?
TSP funds rebound to start 2025
After a rocky end to 2024, all funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished January in the black.
SSA: It could take more than a year to implement the WEP and GPO repeal
Though Congress acted on a bipartisan basis last year to pass legislation ending two controversial tax provisions that affected some federal workers and other public servants, it failed to give the Social Security Administration any money to implement it.
Congressional Republicans mull plans to gash feds’ pay, benefits and job security
GOP lawmakers are once again considering a litany of proposals that would require federal workers to pay more in exchange for less retirement and health care benefits.
Democrats introduce bills to provide feds 4.3% average pay raise in 2026, standardize retiree COLAs
Lawmakers have reintroduced annual bills aimed at setting a marker for the upcoming federal pay raise debate and to end bifurcated cost-of-living increases for federal retirees.
