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Stay informed with the latest insights and expert advice on federal retirement planning. Our blog covers everything from optimizing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to understanding the complexities of federal benefits, offering you practical tips and strategies for securing your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement or just starting to plan, our blog is here to guide you every step of the way.

FERS MRA+10 Retirement: 7 Questions to Answer Before You Take the Reduced Pension

MRA+10 can cut your FERS pension 5% for every year you're under 62, for life. Answer these 7 questions before you sign your FERS retirement paperwork. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 11, 2026

The FEHB 5-Year Rule: How to Keep Your Health Insurance in Federal Retirement

Miss the FEHB 5-year rule and you can lose your health coverage in retirement for good. Here's how the rule works and the Open Season move that protects it. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 11, 2026

The OPM Retirement Backlog Just Jumped 20%. Retiring at Year-End? Read This First.

The OPM retirement backlog rose 20% in October, right before the year-end rush. Here's how to protect your federal employee retirement cash flow while you wait. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 11, 2026•7 min read

7 Federal Retirement Myths That Could Cost You Thousands (FERS, TSP, and Medicare)

From the FERS pension formula to Medicare Part B and IRMAA, these 7 federal retirement myths can cost you thousands. Get the facts first. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 04, 2026

The FERS Supplement Explained: Who Gets It, How Much, and the Earnings Test That Surprises People

The FERS Supplement can add real income before 62, but not everyone gets it and working can shrink it. Here's who qualifies and how it's figured. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 04, 2026

Your 2027 FERS COLA Is 2.6%, Not 3.6%: What It Means for Your FERS Retirement

Your 2027 FERS COLA is 2.6%, not 3.6%. Here's why it happens, what it costs your FERS retirement, and what to do before open season. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

November 04, 2026

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