For Feds who have served in the military, buying back service time may help increase retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).…
Benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and survivor benefits, play a major role in helping government employees and their spouses enjoy a financially secure retirement. These protections were only available…
We’ve been reporting on Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) Social Security reform for several years here at Serving Those Who Serve. And for good reason, since the latest proposed legislation…
Starting in 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is launching the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP), specifically designed to address the healthcare needs of Postal Service workers, retirees,…
If you’re a woman who has been on the job with the federal government for a few years, you’re likely in pretty good shape. You have health insurance coverage through…
If you’re ready to retire from your federal government career, congratulations! You’re probably looking forward to time off to do new things. But ensuring you have the resources available to…
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of investment account that allows you to donate assets — such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash — to eligible IRS-qualified public…
In recent years, the number of TSP millionaires has been steadily rising, with nearly 117,000 federal employees now holding seven-figure balances in their Thrift Savings Plan accounts. This significant growth…
If you’re a woman who just began a career with the federal government, you likely did so for some great reasons. Like using your skills, knowledge, and education to contribute…
Divorce brings a range of financial uncertainties, particularly for federal employees faced with the complications of dividing their retirement savings. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP),…