Pay & Benefits

Are You Ready to Retire? A Self-Assessment

Use this online tool to find out where you stand in the planning process.

Pay & Benefits

Benefits Spared the Budget Ax

Budget resolution does not mandate retirement cuts, but future spending measures could.

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5 Things You Should Do to Prepare for Health Benefits Open Season

For many federal employees and retirees, this is a time of frustration and confusion.

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Are You Mentally Prepared for Retirement?

You need to visualize your life after your federal career is over.

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When Can You Retire?

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

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What Makes the FERS Supplement Special

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

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How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz

A simple way to assess where you stand.

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Potential Benefits Cuts: Where Things Stand

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

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Best Dates to Retire 2018

Your annual guide to picking a good time to go.

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Picking a Date to Retire

Factors to consider in deciding when to go.

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How to Know When It’s Time To Go

Deciding whether (and when) to leave government.

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Why Your Retirement Income May Depend on Where You Live

It’s important to take state taxes into account.

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3 Things You May Not Understand About the TSP

Misperceptions about the investment program persist.

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Plan Ahead and Reap the Benefits You’ve Earned

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

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

What midcareer employees should consider before leaving federal service.

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4 Things You Need to Know About Retirement Rules

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

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Weighing Your Life Insurance Options

Exploring alternatives to Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.

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Your Money and Your Life Insurance

Taking stock of your options.

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Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About

Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.

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Beware of Benefits Scams

How to spot and avoid fraudsters and con artists.