Since the late 1980s, federal retirement has consisted of three basic components. Feds who qualify for full retirement can expect their pension, known as their annuity or Basic Benefit, calculated by ...

With so many federal employees facing an unexpected end to their federal careers, it might be a good time to go over some of the tax rules. Paying taxes is necessary, however, paying a tax penalty ...

Retirement is a journey marked by important milestones—ages at which decisions can have lasting impacts on financial security, health coverage and overall well-being. Because many federal employees ...

Contributing to a retirement account is one of the best ways to ensure financial stability in your senior years. Some accounts offer more benefits than others, especially those offered for federal ...

Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Typically, earnings are higher after military service because ...

T he Thrift Savings Plan starts another "open season" Thursday. Thrift board officials hope it will be one of the last. When the TSP was conceived in the early 1980s, Congress established two periods ...

The federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan for service members and civilian employees will allow participants to transfer money from their traditional accounts into the plan’s Roth accounts starting ...

Note: Whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, family support and child care, VA benefits or other programs, getting smart about the rewards you have earned is worth your time. Although it is ...

The 2026 COLA of 2.8% will be added to retirement benefits beginning in January. But FERS retirees will receive a 2% “diet” COLA.