The FERS basic retirement benefit often includes a “supplement” to take the place of a Social Security retirement benefit when an employee retires with an unreduced, immediate benefit, but is younger ...

There used to be a time in the federal government when employees were covered under the Civil Service Retirement System. Show up to work for several decades and be rewarded with a pension of up to 80% ...

As tens of thousands of federal workers face the sudden loss of employment, it comes with important decisions about their excellent benefits. One expert has some advice on steps those employees need ...

A federal employee with 30 years of service and a $90,000 high-3 average salary receives only $27,000 annually under FERS, just 30% of pre-retirement income. To bridge that gap, employees must ...

Retiring from federal service is a major life milestone—but let's be honest, the process isn't exactly crystal clear. With more federal employees choosing early retirement through programs like VERA ...