Retirement Planning
Inflation and the Great COLA Countdown of 2021
For the first time in recent memory, the annual cost-of-living adjustment for federal retirement benefits could increase significantly.
Leaving as Soon as You Can
It’s possible to retire early from government with as little as 10 years of service. But it’ll cost you.
Leaving Government Now and Retiring Later
The ins and outs of deferred or postponed retirement.
Fighting for the Right to Your Benefits
Federal employees meet virtually with lawmakers to make their voices heard on compensation issues.
Harriet Tubman’s Three-Decade Battle for a Federal Pension
She never did get a benefit based on her own heroic service to the Union Army.
The Trickiest Retirement Decision You’ll Have to Make
Hint: It’s not picking a date or deciding when to take Social Security.
See If You Can Pass the Retirement Readiness Test
An assessment of your preparedness level.
A Mid-Year Chance to Lower Your Taxable Income
For the second year in a row, feds get more flexibility in their flexible spending accounts.
Long Term Care Insurance and the Pandemic Age
The grim news about nursing homes over the past year has caused many people to contemplate their own future needs.
Milestones on the Path to Financial Security in Retirement
If you work in government, there are several moments in your life when you’ll face key decisions about your eventual retirement.
5 Things To Know About Supplemental Retirement Benefits
The ins and outs of the FERS supplement.
Retirement in a Time of Covid
For the most part, feds aren’t letting the pandemic disrupt their plans.
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