Pay & Benefits

Hitting the Road to Retirement

The path from filing your paperwork to getting your full benefits can be long and winding. 

Pay & Benefits

Open Questions About Open Season

Sorting out options for federal health insurance and Medicare can be tricky.

Pay & Benefits

Thrift Savings Plan Funds Up for a Second Straight Month

Every fund in the federal government’s 401(k) style retirement plan saw gains in November, but most still remain in the negative for the year.

Pay & Benefits

Health Insurance Options for Veterans

There are lots of choices, especially for those who have joined the civilian federal workforce.

Pay & Benefits

For Some, Retirement Just Means a Different Kind of Work

One path to financial security is to continue earning money after your federal career ends.

Pay & Benefits

It's Time to Prepare for Open Season 

It’s in your interest to conduct an annual insurance checkup—especially this year.

Pay & Benefits

Big COLA Boost for Retirees

High inflation at least means a boost in federal retirement benefits.

Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire 2023

The annual guide to the optimum days to plan to move on.

Pay & Benefits

Rules and Requirements for Federal Retirement

Some dates to retire are better than others for different employees.