Retirement Planning

Your Open Season Q&A

Open Season begins on Nov. 11 for active and retired federal and postal employees. Let's get you ready.

Revisiting the WEP and GPO

How the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset cause substantial, and often, unfair reductions in Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees.

10 important facts about Medicare

Some things you need to know when approaching Medicare eligibility.

Time for the fall deadlines

A checklist to help you prioritize as you sort through your federal retirement and insurance benefits.

End-of-year retirement planning for federal couples 

Spouses who both work for the federal government can have some unique quandaries when it comes to planning for their retirement and health care benefits.

The best dates to retire in 2025

Your annual guide to choosing an optimal day to start the next phase of your life.

Medicare quiz for federal retirees

Wondering why you need Medicare if you have lifetime health insurance coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program? This quiz may help.

Are you financially prepared for retirement?

If you haven’t started, consider making a retirement plan. Now.

Thank goodness for survivor benefits

Even if you have never had a job where you paid into Social Security, you may still be eligible to receive benefits.

Slam the Scam, again

Some tips for avoiding scams and resources for help if you become victim to a scam artist.

Retirement planning issues for women

There are five retirement challenges that many women face when planning for their future.

Managing your Social Security benefits

Wondering when you should start receiving your Social Security benefits, how much it might be and if the Social Security trust fund will run out of money? We answer those questions, and more.

Retirement planning pro-tips for feds

Some crucial tips for every stage of your federal career.

Roadblocks to TSP participation

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

Preparing for a smooth transition

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