Federal Pension Advice and Insights

June 23, 2025

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the premier retirement savings program for federal employees and military personnel. With low fees, tax advantages, and diversified investment options, the TSP is a powerful tool for building long-term wealth.

June 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.

June 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.

June 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.

June 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.

June 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.

June 13, 2025

In an effort to modernize and streamline the way the federal government manages personnel security, Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW 2.0) has emerged as one of the most significant reforms in recent history.

June 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.

June 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

June 11, 2025

Wage Grade (WG) employees across federal agencies can expect an average 2.17% pay raise in 2025, as outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This increase is split into two parts

June 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.

June 10, 2025

The maximum 401k contributions 2025 refers to the highest amount of money that an individual is allowed to contribute to their 401(k) retirement savings account in the year 2025.