FERS Diet COLA Explained: Why Your 2027 Pension Adjustment May Fall Short of Inflation | Fed Pilot
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released April 2026 inflation data on May 12, and the headline […]
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge July 2026: $50 Copay Rules for FEHB Retirees | Fed Pilot
On May 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new short-term demonstration […]
Inheriting a TSP Account: Spouse vs. Non-Spouse Beneficiary Rules Explained | Fed Pilot
Your TSP balance is likely the largest single asset you’ll leave to your family. But the […]
Interim Annuity Payments: What OPM Pays Federal Retirees While Their Case Is Processed | Fed Pilot
You submitted your retirement paperwork. Your last paycheck cleared. The agency threw you a goodbye party. […]
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 […]
FERS 1.1% Multiplier at Age 62: How Much More Is Your Pension Worth? | Fed Pilot
Federal employees often plan their retirement date around a clean round number — age 60, 30 […]
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.