Tag: Federal Retirement Advice

Postal Retirees Are Facing Big Changes in 2025—Here’s What to Do Before Open Season Returns

Key Takeaways
The Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program fully replaced FEHB for USPS annuitants as …

Military Buyback Isn’t Just for Veterans—Why Federal Employees Shouldn’t Overlook This Valuable Option

Key Takeaways:
Military buyback allows federal employees to count their military service toward their civilian retirement, potentially increasing pension benefits.Even if…

The Retirement Advice Most Government Employees Never Hear Until They’ve Already Left

Key Takeaways
Many government employees leave valuable benefi…

Thinking of Retiring Early From Federal Service? These Realities Might Change Your Mind Instantly

Key Takeaways
Retiring early under FERS might drastically reduce your lifetime retirement income due to annuity reductions and delayed benefits.Health insurance,

Most Government Workers Think They’re Retirement-Ready—Until the Paperwork Tells Them Otherwise

Key Takeaways
Being emotionally or financially ready for retirement doesn’t mean your paperwork is.Even a minor omission on a retirement form can delay your benefits for months or reduce th…

Government Retirement Planning Has Changed—But Most People Are Still Using a 1990s Playbook

Key Takeaways
Retirement planning for government employees in 2025 requires updated thinking a…