Retirement Planning

Who Can and Can’t Get Coverage Under Your Health Insurance

OPM doesn’t know how many people with FEHB coverage are actually ineligible for the program.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Retiree Benefit Changes for 2023

COLAs, earnings limits and more.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Employee Benefit Changes for 2023

How new pay rates, Social Security earnings limits and other factors could affect your retirement planning. 

  • Tammy Flanagan

Tammy’s Top 12 Tips of 2022

Our Retirement Planning columnist’s best pieces of advice over the course of the year. 

  • Tammy Flanagan

Hitting the Road to Retirement

The path from filing your paperwork to getting your full benefits can be long and winding. 

  • Tammy Flanagan

Three Things To Do Before Open Season Ends

There’s still time to make changes. 

  • Tammy Flanagan

Open Questions About Open Season

Sorting out options for federal health insurance and Medicare can be tricky.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Thrift Savings Plan Funds Up for a Second Straight Month

Every fund in the federal government’s 401(k) style retirement plan saw gains in November, but most still remain in the negative for the year.

  • Michael Gennaro

Health Insurance Options for Veterans

There are lots of choices, especially for those who have joined the civilian federal workforce.

  • Tammy Flanagan

The Benefits of Working After Retirement

Does an encore career suit you?

  • Tammy Flanagan

For Some, Retirement Just Means a Different Kind of Work

One path to financial security is to continue earning money after your federal career ends.

  • Tammy Flanagan

It's Time to Prepare for Open Season 

It’s in your interest to conduct an annual insurance checkup—especially this year.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Big COLA Boost for Retirees

High inflation at least means a boost in federal retirement benefits.

  • Tammy Flanagan
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Farewell to a Giant in Retirement Reporting

Mike Causey’s life and legacy. 

  • Tammy Flanagan

Best Dates to Retire 2023

The annual guide to the optimum days to plan to move on.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Rules and Requirements for Federal Retirement

Some dates to retire are better than others for different employees.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Retiring Young Can Cost You

What a difference two years makes.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Retire Now or Later? A Debate 

Sticking around can improve your financial situation, but is it worth it?

  • Tammy Flanagan

Before And After Retirement: A To-Do List

Tips on navigating the periods sandwiched around your retirement date.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Getting Ready to Retire at the End of the Year

Now’s the time to start.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Higher Inflation At Least Means Higher COLAs

That’s generally true for federal retirees, but it’s a bit more complicated.

  • Tammy Flanagan