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It’s a fact of life that many people work for a number of years in a job and, for one …More

With President Trump’s signature on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law. Federal employees should …More

Making sure your records are in order is a big part of retirement preparation, and it’s never too early to …More

Annual leave is one of the most important benefits provided to federal employees. The amount you earn is based on …More

When you were first hired by the government, you immediately had a number of decisions to make about your benefits. …More

For most federal employees, Social Security is a significant part of retirement planning, but it isn’t always as straightforward as …More

I often write about employees who are planning to complete a full career in the federal service. However, some of …More

If you are leave the government, withdraw your retirement contributions, and then return to work for the government, your eventual …More

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) offers employees, annuitants, and certain family members expanded dental and vision …More

Planning for retirement as a federal employee can be a complex process, especially when considering the nuances of the Federal …More

Early retirement is a siren call for many federal employees. It conjures up a vision of getting a quick retirement …More

The loss of a spouse is one of the most emotionally devastating events anyone can experience. For federal employees, grief …More

If you leave government, you’ll receive a lump-sum payment for all your accrued annual leave. That’s true whether you resign, …More

Leave without pay (LWOP) is a temporary absence from duty that you have the right to request. While the approval …More

Along with annual leave, sick leave is a very valuable benefit for federal employees, providing paid, job-protected time off for …More

I probably don’t have to tell you that annual leave is one of the best benefits of federal employment. But …More

When planning for retirement as a federal employee, understanding the difference between your Service Computation Date (SCD) and your Retirement …More

The three basic elements of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program are who can enroll, how much it costs, and …More

As a federal employee, you’ve worked hard to earn benefits that provide financial security for you and your family. But …More

Federal employees enjoy access to a variety of insurance options designed to meet their unique needs. These include the Federal …More

Updated: Most federal employees retire when they have the right combination of age and service to do so. However, there …More

Federal employees with military service time: Attention! If you served in the armed forces and will be eligible for Social …More

Your Social Security Full Retirement Age (FRA) is an age set by Social Security, and it varies based on your …More

Once you separate from your agency, it will begin the process of getting your retirement application to OPM. If it …More

I’ve written a lot about all the things that go on from the time you decide to retire until you …More

Leaving with style not only makes a good impression on those you leave behind, but it also means that you …More

Updated: If you’re a post office employee or retiree, you’re probably aware by now that all USPS employees and retirees …More

Congratulations to those of you who have decided to retire. Now it’s time to focus on the final steps, including …More

There tends to be a lot of confusion between Flexible SPENDING Accounts (FSA) and Health SAVINGS Accounts (HSA). While both …More