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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.
January20249 stories
- Federal Retirement Myths That May Lead You AstrayWhen it comes to federal retirement planning, the OPM is not allowed to give you financial advice.
- How Much Do You Know About Social Security?As a FERS participant approaching retirement, you’re probably focused on growing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) nest egg.
- Why Cash Flow In Retirement Is ImportantAs a FERS participant, you can retire relatively young with an immediate annuity (pension) when you meet the years-of-service requirements.
- When It Comes To Retirement Savings, Are You A Late Bloomer?Currently, there are 94,873 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) millionaires.
- What You Need To Know When Purchasing Long Term Care (LTC) InsuranceConsidering the 2024 spike in premiums for enrollees in Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP), combined with the continued freeze on new FLTCIP applications...
- 62% Of Pre-Retirees Age 50 & Older Have Not Consulted A Retirement AdvisorAccording to a recent article published on the CNBC.com website, the vast majority of pre-retirees have not consulted a retirement advisor and likely won’t work with one any...
- What You Need To Know About Carrying FEDVIP In RetirementThe Federal and Dental Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) enables federal workers to buy dental and vision insurance on a group basis at highly affordable premiums.
- RMD Strategies To Help Lower Your Taxes In RetirementTax-deferred retirement accounts like the traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and private-sector 401(k)s, help lower your tax burden during your working years.
- Understanding The FERS MRA+10 RetirementThe MRA+10 Retirement is a unique option available to FERS participants that enables you to receive an immediate annuity with only 10 years of creditable service.
December20237 stories
- 2024 Paid Federal HolidaysMost federal employees are entitled to paid time off on the 11 Federal Holidays designated by the U.S.
- 2024 Annual Leave Dates & Lump Sum PaymentsThough accrued annual leave does not count toward retirement eligibility or the calculation of your annuity, when you retire, you can receive a sizeable lump sum for the...
- How A Fixed Indexed Annuity Can Provide Lifetime IncomeLet’s start by eliminating any potential confusion: this article is not about your FERS/CSRS pension which is often referred to as an annuity.
- Before You File Early For Social Security Get The FactsWhen you retire, you can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62 but if you plan to continue working, there are a few rules you need to understand.
- Funeral Planning: Pre-Need Insurance vs. Final Expense InsuranceIn the U.S., only 45% of adults over age 55 have prepared a Last Will & Testament and even fewer have planned their own funeral.
- Money-Saving Tax Breaks Starting At Age 50 & OverAs you approach your half-century birthday, one of your gifts comes from the IRS: tax breaks starting at age 50 that can help you save more for retirement.
- Have You Forgotten About A 401(k) From A Previous Employer?According to the U.S.
November20234 stories
- There’s No Place Like Home For The Majority Of Americans Poised To RetireStudies show Americans poised to retire are changing the standard pattern for their golden years.
- New Study Shows Boomers & Gen X Aren’t Saving Enough For EmergenciesExpensive car repairs.
- Do Federal Workers Need An Estate Plan?Do Feds need an estate plan?
- Travel Discounts For Federal Workers & RetireesWhether you’re looking to take some annual leave before you retire or getting a head start on planning your bucket list adventures, don’t miss out on travel discounts designed...
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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