Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Jun 20, 2025

Retiring early as a federal employee comes with unique benefits and one of the most critical is the Federal Employee Social Security Supplement. Often misunderstood, this supplemental income helps bridge the gap between retirement and Social Security eligibility. But proposed legislation could bring big changes.

Jun 19, 2025

FERS special, also known as the FERS Annuity Supplement or Special Retirement Supplement (SRS), is an additional retirement benefit for certain federal employees who retire before age 62, designed to supplement their income until they are eligible for Social Security benefits.

Jun 18, 2025

The VA Deferred Resignation Program is an option for federal employees—especially those working under the Department of Veterans Affairs—to resign from their job while keeping their federal retirement benefits safe for the future.

Jun 17, 2025

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently launched a one-time Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) incentive, offering eligible employees a compelling opportunity to step away before the traditional age or service thresholds.

Jun 16, 2025

As a federal employee, your role carries unique responsibilities and risks. Even conscientious professionals can face investigations, disciplinary actions, Bivens lawsuits, or criminal probes for decisions made in the line of duty.

Jun 13, 2025

In an effort to modernize and streamline how the federal government manages personnel security, Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) has become one of the most significant reforms in decades.

Jun 12, 2025

The wildland firefighter pay increase update in 2025 brings long-awaited, permanent pay reform to one of America’s most essential and underappreciated workforces.

Jun 12, 2025

Veterans protest the Trump Administration, VA and government cuts. The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans

Jun 11, 2025

Wage Grade (WG) employees across federal agencies can expect an average pay raise of about 2.17% in 2025, according to guidance based on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay adjustment structure.

Jun 10, 2025

Yes the 2025 House-passed reconciliation bill keeps two major FERS changes in place: eliminating the FERS annuity supplement for retirees after Jan 1, 2028, and forcing new hires to choose between civil-service protections or higher pension contributions.

Jun 10, 2025

The IRS has officially raised 401(k) contribution limits for 2025 and this year, the changes are especially important.

Jun 9, 2025

For former federal employees, the concept of reinstatement offers a beacon of hope a chance to return to public service without navigating the competitive hiring process a new.