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Pay & Benefits

When Can You Retire?

It’s a straightforward question, but the answer can be complicated.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • October 5, 2017
Pay & Benefits

What Makes the FERS Supplement Special

For certain groups of employees, it’s especially important.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • September 28, 2017
Pay & Benefits

How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz

A simple way to assess where you stand.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • September 21, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Potential Benefits Cuts: Where Things Stand

A roundup of reaction to the Trump administration’s proposal to slash federal retirement benefits.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • September 14, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire 2018

Your annual guide to picking a good time to go.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • September 7, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Picking a Date to Retire

Factors to consider in deciding when to go.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • August 31, 2017
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Pay & Benefits

How to Know When It’s Time To Go

Deciding whether (and when) to leave government.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • August 24, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Why Your Retirement Income May Depend on Where You Live

It’s important to take state taxes into account.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • August 17, 2017
Pay & Benefits

3 Things You May Not Understand About the TSP

Misperceptions about the investment program persist.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • August 10, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Plan Ahead and Reap the Benefits You’ve Earned

Get started early, and don’t just follow the crowd.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • August 3, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Thinking About Getting Out of Government? Here’s What You Need to Know

What midcareer employees should consider before leaving federal service.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • July 27, 2017
Pay & Benefits

4 Things You Need to Know About Retirement Rules

They’re complicated and have changed a lot over the years.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • July 20, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Weighing Your Life Insurance Options

Exploring alternatives to Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • July 13, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Your Money and Your Life Insurance

Taking stock of your options.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • July 6, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About

Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • June 29, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Beware of Benefits Scams

How to spot and avoid fraudsters and con artists.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • June 22, 2017
Pay & Benefits

The Hidden Cost of Federal Health Plans

You might be able to save some money by looking at prescription drug coverage.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • June 15, 2017
Pay & Benefits

With Cuts on the Table, Is It Time to Go?

It’s a good idea to have your ducks in row in case you decide to move up your retirement date.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • June 8, 2017
Pay & Benefits

Benefits Cuts and the President’s Budget

Significant and substantial changes are on the table.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • June 1, 2017
Pay & Benefits

The Perils and Pitfalls of Retiring Really Early

Eager to get out? Here are some things to carefully consider.

  • Tammy Flanagan
  • May 25, 2017
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