The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could impact your finances through tax and social program changes. While it doesn’t directly ...

The Federal Employee Retirement System, or FERS, is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the $937 billion defined ...

Don’t get stuck with a tax bill in retirement: The federal retiree's guide to tax withholding While tax withholding is automatic while working, retirees face the responsibility of ensuring their ...

Learn how early retirement under VERA affects your federal pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and health benefits—plus what to consider before making your decision.

A Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement program open to most federal employees. TSP participants can contribute pre-tax earnings and get matching funds from their employers. If eligible, you ...

Question: “ I have $3 million in investments and I own three rental properties with no debt. I’m a lifetime federal employee with all the perks. I’ll be retiring in three years and I’ve ...

Answers to some of your pressing questions.Federal retirement planning during uncertain times Answers to some of your pressing questions.

Question: “I am almost 56 and have 29 years of federal service. Next May, I will be eligible to retire penalty free in the Federal Employees Retirement System — and I plan on using the ...

Federal workers have a constellation of retirement benefits, and assessing them can get complicated fast. Here are five high-stakes decisions to focus on.

In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, host Mike Saunders welcomes Federal Benefits Consultant Mario G. Taffo to discuss FERS benefits and retirement planning. Mario shares his personal ...

If you work in the public sector or plan to, FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) is an acronym you will soon know well.