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DailyFED's resources section collects practical articles for federal employees: how to find and read your records, which forms to file and when, checklists for retirement and life events, and explainers on everyday benefits questions. For the full rules, each piece links to an FFEBA guide.
September20264 stories
- FERS Disability Retirement and SSDI: How the Offset WorksIf you’re receiving FERS disability retirement and SSDI, you can receive both benefits, but they don’t simply get added together.
- How to Actually Pay a FERS Service Credit Deposit Through Pay.govIf you have military service or certain older civilian service that isn’t currently counted toward your FERS retirement, you may need to make a FERS service credit deposit.
- The American Origins of Labor Day, Told Around the WorldMore than 80 countries around the world have a Labor Day or workers’ holiday, and many of them celebrate it on a completely different day than the United States.
- What Your Agency’s HR Can and Can’t Help You With When Planning for RetirementFederal employees planning for retirement often start with their agency’s HR office, and that’s exactly where they should start for certain questions.
August20261 story
June20262 stories
- The Social Security Lump Sum Option: What Federal Employees Need to KnowWhen federal employees think about filing for Social Security, the image is usually a steady monthly check arriving for the rest of their lives.
- The Two Court Orders Every Federal Divorce Must IncludeWhen a federal divorce settlement divides retirement benefits, most people focus on the negotiation itself.
May20263 stories
- The Survivor Annuity Issue Federal Employees Often Miss After DivorceDivorce creates enough financial complications on its own.
- Memorial Day: Facts You Might Not Know About America’s Most Solemn HolidayMemorial Day has been observed in some form for more than 150 years, but the holiday holds more history, tradition, and surprising detail than most people realize.
- What Taxes Come Out of Your Annual Leave Payout?When you leave federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out as a lump sum.
April20261 story
February20263 stories
- Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can still affect your finances.
- What Is VSIP? A Guide for Federal EmployeesVSIP, federal employees need to understand is more than just a buzzword; it’s a significant financial decision that could shape your retirement.
- Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun FactsPresidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often misunderstood.
December20251 story
November20254 stories
- Swipe, Spend, Stampede, It’s Black FridayBlack Friday is known as the unofficial kickoff to holiday shopping, a day when consumers line up at dawn for steep discounts and retailers bank on record-breaking sales.
- Federal Employees, Use It or Lose It Date ApproachingAs the leave year draws to a close, federal employees should pay close attention to one of the most important deadlines on the calendar: November 29, 2025.
- November is Long-Term Care Awareness MonthIf you or one of your loved ones is turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will require long-term care in the future.
- Building An Emergency FundThe recent government shutdown has put many federal employees under incredible financial strain.
What we cover here
- Records. Finding your SF-50, eOPF and service history.
- Forms. Beneficiary designations, retirement forms and when to file them.
- Checklists. Before you retire, after a life event, at Open Season.
- Everyday questions. Leave, pay stubs and benefits basics.
Start with the guides
Our evergreen guides are the fullest version of these topics, updated when rules change:
- Your SF-50 and service computation date
- Beneficiary designations, all four forms
- The retirement application
- The full learning library
New to all of this? Start with your career stage, or try the calculators.
When you want a second set of eyes
Checklists cover the general case. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can go through your own paperwork with you. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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