Pay & Benefits

Retirement planning issues for women

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

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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.

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Roadblocks to TSP participation

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

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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.