Having life insurance coverage is one of the most important ways you can protect your family from financial burdens. With life insurance being such an important part of your family’s financial protection, it is crucial that you select the right type of insurance....
The retirement process may be one of the most confusing aspects of federal employment. Here are some common myths regarding federal retirement. MYTH 1: “When I retire, my pension will begin right away.” Even if you retire at the end of the month, you will...
Early Retirement, Deferred Retirement, Postponed Retirement, and Disability Retirement Life happens – maybe you intended to be a federal employee only for a short time, or perhaps a life circumstance means that you need or want to leave federal employment before...
There are many factors related to retiring from federal service, and it is never too early to start planning. But where do you begin? 1. When Can I Retire? Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1,...
While not always common, it’s important to understand what might happen if you’re ever going through a RIF: a reduction in force. If you’re a federal employee that’s losing your position, or the position is moving to another area where you cannot relocate, then you...
