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FERS 1.1% Multiplier at Age 62: How Much More Is Your Pension Worth? | Fed Pilot

Pension federal employees, federal retirement

Federal employees often plan their retirement date around a clean round number — age 60, 30 […]

Federal retiree couple reviewing Medicare Part D paperwork at home

Medicare 2027 Part D Changes: What Federal Retirees With FEHB Need to Know

Healthcare - FEHB & Medicare federal employees, federal retirement

Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit looks very different in 2026 than it did three years […]

FEGLI Conversion to Private Whole Life: The 31-Day Window You Can’t Afford to Miss

FEGLI - Life Insurance federal employees, federal retirement

Leaving federal service? You have 31 days to convert your FEGLI life insurance to a private whole life policy without medical underwriting. Here’s exactly how it works and who should do it.

FEHB Self+1 vs Self & Family: The Tier Decision Most Federal Employees Get Wrong

Healthcare - FEHB & Medicare federal employees, federal retirement

Picking the wrong FEHB coverage tier can cost you $1,500-$3,500 per year. Here’s how Self+1 and Self & Family actually differ, and the four lifecycle moments when you should re-evaluate.

MRA+10 Retirement: When the 5% Per Year Reduction Is Worth It (And When to Postpone Instead)

Pension federal employees, federal retirement

MRA+10 lets you retire as early as age 57 with just 10 years of service — but the 5% per year reduction can cost six figures over your retirement. Here’s when to take it and when to postpone.

The TSP Annuity Option: When the MetLife Lifetime Income Choice Makes Sense

TSP federal employees, federal retirement

Fewer than 1% of federal retirees use the TSP annuity option. Here’s how it works, how it differs from your FERS pension, and when it actually makes sense to lock in MetLife lifetime income.

FERS Disability Retirement: Eligibility, Calculation, and the Application Process

General Questions federal employees, federal retirement

FERS disability retirement is one of the most under-used federal retirement options. Here’s who qualifies, how the two-tier benefit is calculated, and how the application process works.