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Applying for federal retirement is a complex process. Here’s a breakdown of what paperwork you need, when you need it, and what comes next.
Social Security taxes start automatically the day you start working. But when the time comes you have got to file an application to get your benefits.
Federal employees thinking about retirement --and if you're not, you should be -- tend to concentrate on what they can save.
It is a significant improvement since a tumultuous launch of a new TSP online platform back in 2022.
FSAFEDS is lifting a temporary suspension on reimbursement payments. But employees are expressing frustration with the lack of communication ahead of the pause.
Out of $75 million in bonuses paid in 2023, about 14 Amtrak executives received more than $200,000 each.
TSP investors seem to be getting more aggressive, judging by the mix of funds they're investing in.
The Senate committee’s version of the 2025 NDAA, advanced last week, supported a 2% federal pay raise for civilian feds and a 4.5% raise for military members.
With stricter measures on who can enroll — and stay enrolled — in FEHB, OPM should be able to more effectively address cost issues in the program, GAO said.
One former official questioned why OPM and the FSAFEDS program didn’t have stronger fraud controls in place before recent reports of fraudulent deductions.
A Democrat-led bill aiming to broadly expand IVF access has specific implications for feds through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
A fake news article suggested that beneficiaries would get an immediate $600 payment increase.
The House’s financial services and general government 2025 spending bill has provisions that could impact the TSP, and push OMB and GSA for more telework data.
Adaption of digital-identity guidelines will support those who need help to pay for food, housing and medical expenses.