FERS Supplement Earned Income: What Counts and What Does Not
If you retire under FERS before age 62 and draw the Special Retirement Supplement, one question […]
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Roth TSP RMD: The Rule That Cuts Your Required Withdrawal
Federal employees who hold both traditional and Roth money in the TSP often assume the required […]
Annual Leave Carryover Limit: How Many Hours You Keep, and What You Lose
Most federal employees meet the annual leave carryover limit the hard way: a December balance that […]
FEHB Plan Options: 2 Outcomes of OPM’s Review You Must Not Miss
OPM opened a public review of FEHB plan options on September 15, 2026, with comments due November 16. Here are the two outcomes and what each would change.
FEGLI Option A Premiums: The Full Age-Band Table and the Age 60 Jump
The short answer: FEGLI Option A premiums are set by age band, not by health. An […]
Military Basic Pay Deposit: Essential 3% Rule and the 2-Year Trap
Buying back military time is one of the few retirement moves with a price tag you […]
Federal Records Relief Bill: What H.R.10718 Would Change for Recent Retirees
Update October 11, 2026: The introduced text of H.R.10718 is now posted on Congress.gov, under the […]
How Long TCC Lasts: 18 or 36 Months, and the 2 Deadlines You Must Not Miss
Temporary Continuation of Coverage buys you time after FEHB ends. Exactly how much time depends on […]
2027 FEHB Premium Increase: What Federal Retirees Will Pay
The short answer: The 2027 FEHB premium increase is 10.9% on average for the enrollee share, […]
Interim Payment Amount: The 3 Missing Deductions You Must Expect
Your retirement application is in. The first deposit lands — and it is noticeably smaller than […]