Pay & Benefits

Roadblocks to TSP participation

Federal employees need to have a basic understanding of their retirement benefits from day one on the job.

Pay & Benefits

Preparing for a smooth transition

Remember, it's your responsibility to maintain an accurate history of your federal service.

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The State of Civil Service Retirement: CSRS and FERS

How optimistic are you about your retirement? Small steps can help allay your fears of the future.

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Mixed reactions to Medicare Part D in the FEHB

It's been almost five months since Part D was incorporated into many Federal Employees Health Benefit plans. How is it being received?

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Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 2

Social Security, along with the FERS basic retirement benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan, can provide the financial security you will need during your life after retirement.  

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Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 1

It is important to keep up with Social Security changes that can have an impact on your current and future benefits.

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Postponing retirement problems: Part 1

It’s important to know the difference between a postponed retirement and a deferred retirement. 

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Resigning instead of retiring

How you leave the federal government matters when it comes to benefits.

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Before asking for help, know the rules

Coordinating Medicare and the Federal Health Benefits Program can be hard to navigate without the right information.

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The state of retiring and retired women

As we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of American women during Women's History Month, let’s also take a moment to reflect on their retirement status.

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The TSP savings rate is up, but so are the number of TSP loans

Answers to some of your questions about the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan.

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Saving for retirement

Retirement planning is a lifelong learning affair and begins with the first day on the job.