https://youtu.be/88UAWKeNvpE If you have part-time service within your federal career — whether a lot or a little — it is going to impact how your pension is calculated. Understanding exactly how that works is essential so you know what your retirement will look like before you get there. Does Part-Time Read more…
https://youtu.be/gxoXXftSaLk Your federal benefits make you different — which means your investment strategy should be different too. One of the biggest benefits that sets federal employees apart from the average American is the FERS pension. Most Americans don’t have one, and that changes everything when it comes to how you Read more…
https://youtu.be/DEbFbVKZyBk Federal employees often find themselves standing at financial and emotional crossroads: Should they retire early and enjoy more years of freedom, or keep working to maximize their pension and build greater financial security? Unfortunately, you can’t do both. You cannot retire early and also get the absolute largest pension Read more…
https://youtu.be/njuBp_E2ors For federal employees, one of the most important retirement benefits is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). COLAs help ensure that your retirement income keeps pace with inflation over time. Without these adjustments, your pension would lose purchasing power every year—and what once felt like a comfortable retirement could quickly become Read more…
https://youtu.be/2hWCgU7QjlY As a federal employee, you’ve dedicated years or even decades of service to your country, and along the way, you’ve built a significant nest egg through your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), pension, and other benefits. But as many of the federal employees we’ve worked with have learned—often too late—saving Read more…
https://youtu.be/q2PkCwOnIqY If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve probably seen one of those viral clips where a cyclist is about to win a race. They’re meters from the finish line, throw their hands up in celebration, and bam—they trip, fall, or get passed at the last second. Why? Because they Read more…
Many federal employees dream of retiring as early as possible while still enjoying the full range of their retirement benefits. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers several pathways to retirement, each with its own qualifications and trade-offs. In this article, we’ll break down the key types of federal retirement Read more…
Federal employees enjoy some of the best retirement benefits available, but simply having access to these benefits is not enough. To ensure a comfortable and financially secure retirement, employees must understand these benefits and how to optimize them. This guide will help you navigate the three main sources of federal Read more…
When it comes to federal retirement, the terms “postponed” and “deferred” might seem interchangeable at first glance. After all, they both involve delaying the start of pension benefits. However, there are important distinctions between the two, especially when it comes to eligibility, benefits, and the ability to retain health insurance. Read more…
When planning your federal retirement, it’s critical to understand how unused sick leave is handled and whether it plays a role in increasing your eligibility age. Many federal employees also wonder if their accumulated sick leave can help them meet age or service requirements for retirement. Let’s dive into this Read more…
