Retiring soon? Key decisions every federal employee must make
If you are retiring soon, you should have submitted your retirement application, usually through the Online Retirement Application…
You probably shouldn’t wait till 70 to claim Social Security. Here’s math to open your eyes (but nobody likes to show)
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OPM’s retirement application pile remains large as the year draws to a close
As 2025 is winding down and many federal employees are in the transition period between federal employment and…
Social Security payments for December 2025 and Jan 2026, Here’s when to expect yours as retirees to enjoy 2.8% COLA hike
Social Security payments for December adhere to a regular timetable and will represent the final disbursement prior to…
You probably shouldn’t wait till 70 to claim Social Security. Here’s math to open your eyes (but nobody likes to show)
On paper, it seems rather obvious that the best way to optimize your retirement is to delay claiming…
Here’s When to Expect Yours
Photo by Zhang Fengguo / Xinhua via Getty Images Social Security payments are primarily distributed according to beneficiaries’…
How federal employees over 65 can navigate Medicare, FEHB and TRICARE
According to Office of Personnel Management data, as of September 2024, around 5% — or roughly 100,000 — of…
OPM’s retirement backlog skyrockets as deferred resignees begin offboarding
The federal government’s backlog of pending retirement claims hit the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic last month,…
How Social Security’s Funding Gap Threatens Your Retirement
If you’re married and retired or about to retire, you and your spouse could begin losing more than…
What federal employees need to know about Medicare enrollment
Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear…
The Rules Are Changing in 2026 for Working While Collecting Social Security
When you think of retiring, you probably imagine sailing off into the sunset, relaxing on the golf course…
Social Security is paying out more than it can bring in, leaving the government with a $67 billion problem
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