Public Sector Retirement

15/07/2025

Law Enforcement Retires Early—But Not Without These Rarely Mentioned Tradeoffs

Key Takeaways While law enforcement officers (LEOs) can retire earlier than most public employees, this benefit comes with lesser-known financial and health ...

12/07/2025

Why the FERS Supplement Is Still a Lifeline for Early Retirees—But a Risky One

Key Takeaways The FERS Supplement can provide critical financial support between retirement and age 62 but comes with

12/07/2025

You May Be Eligible for Medicare Soon—Here’s How It Affects Your Other Coverage

Key Takeaways Turning 65 or becoming Medicare-eligible doesn’t automatically cancel your existing health coverage, but it does affect how your benefit ...

10/07/2025

Dental Plans Under FEDVIP Are Offering Better Coverage Than Ever—Why Federal Employees Are Taking Notice

Key Takeaways: Dental plans under FEDVIP are now offering enhanced coverage, making them a more attractive choice for federal employees and retirees in 2025 ...

09/07/2025

5 Things You Need to Know About Survivor Benefits as a Federal Employee or Retiree

Key Takeaways Survivor benefits can provide crucial financial security for your loved ones after your passing, but understanding eligibility and payment str ...

09/07/2025

How FEGLI Premium Changes Are Forcing Federal Employees to Reevaluate Their Plans

Key Takeaways Rising FEGLI premiums can drastically impact your budget—especially as you near retirement. Regularly reviewing your options is critical ...

07/07/2025

Why FEHB and Medicare Could Be the Most Important Decision You Make as a Retiree

Key Takeaways Choosing the right combination of FEHB and Medicare can significantly impact your healthcare coverage and costs as a retiree.Timing your enrol ...

06/07/2025

Why Early Retirement Might Cost You More Than You Bargained for in Health Care

05/07/2025

Stretching Out Your TSP Smartly Starts with This Often Ignored Option

Key Takeaways You have more control over how long your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) lasts than you might th...

03/07/2025

Why More CSRS Employees Are Rethinking Their Withdrawal Plans in Light of Recent Laws

Key Takeaways Recent legislative changes in 2025 have removed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) penalty for CSRS retirees, prompting many to reevalua ...

01/07/2025

Special Retirement Groups Face New Timelines—Don’t Miss Your Critical Retirement Window

Key Takeaways If you’re in a special retirement category like law enforcement, firefighting, or air traffic control, your retirement timeline is earli ...

30/06/2025

FEHB Premiums Are Up—Here’s What You Can Do Without Losing Coverage

Key Takeaways You don’t have to lose your FEHB coverage if you plan ahead and understand how to adjust your benefits.Rising 2025 premiums can be manag ...