TSP Super Catch-Up 2026: $35,750 Limit for Ages 60-63 | Fed Pilot
If you’re a federal employee between 60 and 63 years old in 2026, you have a […]
federal employees
Medicare 2027 Part D Changes: What Federal Retirees With FEHB Need to Know
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
TSP Beneficiary Designations: The One Form Most Federal Employees Forget to Update
TSP Beneficiary Designations: The One Form Most Federal Employees Forget to Update If you died unexpectedly […]
Sick Leave Credit at Retirement: How Unused Sick Leave Boosts Your FERS Pension
Sick Leave Credit at Retirement: How Unused Sick Leave Boosts Your FERS Pension Most federal employees […]
What Happens to Your TSP Loan When You Retire?
When You Retire With an Outstanding TSP Loan If you have an outstanding TSP loan and […]