This week, May 4 to 8th, is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW 2026). From the whole team at United Benefits, we wanted to say thank you to all government workers who serve our country! Every year, the nation pauses to say thank you to the federal, state, county,...
Learn about the three main income sources for federal retirees and how to properly manage them: the FERS pension, TSP and other retirement savings, and Social Security benefits. Retirement for federal employees is built on a foundation that is both structured and...
How Federal Employees Can Stay on the Right Path to a Successful Retirement Milestones, estimates, and strategy – how federal employees can check if they’re staying on top of their retirement goals. April is Financial Literacy Month, which makes it an...
We’re answering your questions. This FAQ is built from OPM’s Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs as well as the questions you’ve asked us. Still have a question? Use the form below and we’ll do our best to get it added. What is a furlough? A...
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service Computation Date or SCD on your Earnings & Leave Statement) Start at the top of “Requirements” and find your...
In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps their present position or whether the employee has a right to a different position. Being...
