With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

We're tracking how this goes. I expect it probably to get a little bit worse and then hopefully it starts to get better, but we will see," John Hatton said.

Key Takeaways Standard pension estimates rely on simplified assumptions and may overlook salary changes, service credit, survivor elections and FERS COLA caps.Incomplete projections can lead to ...

It is that time of the year when many federal employees, as well as retirees, must make some important decisions regarding their federal retirement and insurance benefits. I thought it might be a good ...

WASHINGTON — Karen Atchison and Tracy Hinnant are more than longtime friends — they are also former colleagues who spent decades working at the Internal Revenue Service. Atchison dedicated 41 years to ...

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026—a respectable 2.8% increase—it was a positive signal for tens of millions of Americans.

Federal retirement benefits involve nuanced rules and procedures. If you’re dealing with a divorce or retirement issue involving federal retirement benefits or need help drafting or interpreting a ...

It’s a new year, and there are new benefit amounts that take effect at the beginning of each year as well as basic pay adjustments for federal workers under the General Schedule and cost of living ...

The cap for federal taxes on Social Security benefits hasn't changed in decades. This pushes more retirees into higher tax ...

SAN ANGELO, Texas — As the federal government shutdown stretches on, San Angelo city officials said they want to make sure local residents aren’t left struggling to cover their basic needs. The city ...