Work Longer or Take the FERS Supplement Now: Which is Better?
For federal employees planning retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), one of the most discussed—and misunderstood—topics is the| FEDweek
For federal employees planning retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), one of the most discussed—and misunderstood—topics is the| FEDweek
With President Trump’s signature on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law. Federal employees should be relieved to know that| FEDweek
If you have a spouse and/or dependent children, understanding what happens in the event of your death is critical. Survivor annuity if you die while an| FEDweek
The trend toward claiming Social Security benefits at ever-later ages has been even steeper than has been commonly reported, a study has said, suggesting| FEDweek
As of March 2025, there are approximately 147,000 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) millionaires. These are investors who made significant contributions to the| FEDweek
The SSA has said it has recalculated benefits for three-fourths of those who stand to benefit from the law repealing the windfall elimination provision| FEDweek
The Trump Administration is pursuing a wide scale reduction in the size of the federal workforce not seen in scale since the Clinton Administration, and| FEDweek
Whether you are planning to leave, stay, or aren't sure, here are some actions you should take now as well as key considerations to bear in mind. As you| FEDweek
Federal employees enjoy the benefit of having a retirement account called the TSP (Thrift Savings Plan). The TSP was created in 1987, starting with the G| FEDweek
The SSA has said that it has begun recalculating benefits for federal retirees and others who had been affected by the government pension offset and| FEDweek
You have a leg up as a federal retiree in that you have that increasingly rare benefit among American workers - a life long pension. As you approach| FEDweek
As we step into 2025, there are several important changes to FERS benefits that federal employees should be aware of. From Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)| FEDweek
Retirement as a federal employee is no easy topic. There are two essential questions to understand if you’re going to know if you’re ready to retire: #1 -| FEDweek
Following is a new Congressional Research Service report outlining the federal workforce reduction in force process, including a description of the| FEDweek
Updated: Most federal employees retire when they have the right combination of age and service to do so. However, there are two additional forms of| FEDweek
Following are the sections of a joint OMB-OPM memo telling agencies to produce “RIF and Reorganization Plans” describing the goal those plans are to| FEDweek
It’s not uncommon for a federal employee to feel that they can’t afford to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan, or to say they can’t afford to increase| FEDweek
Federal employees enjoy many benefits in retirement. Two great benefits are the FERS supplement and the 10% pension bonus. However, it is impossible to| FEDweek
Following is the section of an OPM guide to the now-ongoing open season, running through December 9, addressing areas of expanded coverage for 2025 in the| FEDweek
The 2025 Medicare Part B (physicians and related services) premium will be $185 per month for most enrollees, up from $174.40 a month this year. Those| FEDweek
UPDATED: The House has passed a bill (HR-82) to repeal the Social Security government pension offset and windfall elimination provision, the farthest the| FEDweek
The enrollee share of FEHB premiums for non-postal federal employees and retirees will rise 13.5 percent on average for 2025, OPM has said, while the| FEDweek
There tends to be a lot of confusion between Flexible SPENDING Accounts (FSA) and Health SAVINGS Accounts (HSA). While both allow for the use of pre-tax| FEDweek
Working for the federal government comes with some great insurance options. And one of the best perks is that most can take this insurance with them into| FEDweek
