Retirement Planning
Women, money and retirement
For Women’s History Month, lets talk about some of the statistics around women, savings and assets.
Need fast cash? A TSP loan may be the answer
While not ideal, it is an option available to federal employees who need financial help.
Anything but boring
A flurry of firings and RIFs has many federal employees looking for answers when it comes to retirement planning.
Retroactive benefits from the windfall elimination repeal to begin
Those who are owed should soon start receiving their money.
Updated
What happens to my insurance when I leave the federal government?
Most of your benefits can be continued in retirement -- if certain conditions are met.
Retirement: How to navigate the current chaos
Amid “deferred resignation” turmoil, federal workers are in uncharted territory. Here’s a little guidance.
The unplanned retirement dilemma
If you hadn’t given much thought to retirement before receiving the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" email on Jan. 28, you may be in for a few surprises—not all of them pleasant.
Figuring out the ‘Fork in the Road’
The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer has federal employees scrambling for answers and facing tough choices.
Tips to prepare for the future of your federal career
Keep calm, and keep good records.
How to prepare for an unexpected retirement
Some readers with fears about the future of their jobs under the next administration reached out for advice.
The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
It may take time to implement this new law -- here’s what you should know for now.
Featured eBooks
More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
Many Civil Service Retirement System retirees are hoping for an early Christmas present from Congress.
What difference does 2.5% make?
Here's what a Dec. 31, 2025 retirement might look like with a 4.5% increase in pay for 2025 compared with only a 2% increase.
Open season and tax savings
Monday is the last day to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2025. What are you doing this weekend?
Look before you leap into a private sector job
It might not be the win you think it is when you do the math.
Retirement decisions that can't be reversed
Here are the retirement decisions that require careful consideration since they cannot be changed.
A primer on the FERS supplement
The Federal Employees Retirement System supplement can get complicated, so we answer some of your key questions about it.
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.
