Pay & Benefits
7 Things We’ve Learned So Far This Year
News and tips about pay, pensions, the TSP and more.
Pay & Benefits
No, Your Retirement Investments Aren’t Insured
Planning for your post-work future involves managing risk.
Pay & Benefits
When Collecting Your Retirement Benefit Means Proving You’re Not Dead
Sometimes, OPM requires proof of life.
Pay & Benefits
Keep an Eye on These Potential Benefits Changes
Some adjustments are already on the way, and others are on the drawing board.
Pay & Benefits
There’s No Turning Back From Some Retirement Choices
Certain benefits decisions are irrevocable.
Pay & Benefits
When to Leave to Get Paid the Most for Your Leave
The pros and cons of working all the way to the end of the federal leave year.
Pay & Benefits
What Not To Do With Your TSP Account
Be careful about borrowing from your retirement investments.
Pay & Benefits
Waiting For That First Retirement Check
A primer on processing, payments and patience for those looking forward to getting their benefits.
Pay & Benefits
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.
Pay & Benefits
Employee and Retiree Benefits Changes for 2023
The last in a series of columns on how things are different this year.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Benefit Changes for 2023
How new pay rates, Social Security earnings limits and other factors could affect your retirement planning.
Pay & Benefits
Tammy’s Top 12 Tips of 2022
Our Retirement Planning columnist’s best pieces of advice over the course of the year.
Retirement
Hitting the road to retirement
The path from filing your paperwork to getting your full benefits can be long and winding.
Pay & Benefits
Hitting the Road to Retirement
The path from filing your paperwork to getting your full benefits can be long and winding.
Benefits
Open questions about Open Season
Sorting out options for federal health insurance and Medicare can be tricky.
Pay & Benefits