Your FERS pension is one of the most valuable benefits of a federal career, a guaranteed, inflation-adjusted income stream that will pay …
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Resources
Military Service and Your FERS Pension: Why Veterans Should Review the Buyback Option Early
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageMilitary veterans make up a significant portion of the federal workforce, and many carry something valuable into civilian service: years of active-duty …
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Benefits
Medicare Updates May Change How Federal Retirees Evaluate Coverage
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageFor years, many federal retirees treated Medicare decisions as something they solved once at retirement and rarely revisited. Enroll in Part B …
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TSP
April TSP Performance: Stock Funds Rebound to Post Double-Digit Gains
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageAfter a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome turnaround in TSP performance. Every fund …
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Every second Saturday in May, a familiar routine takes on a deeper purpose. Alongside delivering mail and packages, letter carriers across the …
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Retirement
The FERS Special Retirement Supplement: A Closer Look at Who Qualifies and What to Expect
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageFor federal employees planning to retire before age 62, the FERS Special Retirement Supplement can be a significant source of monthly income …
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For federal employees planning their exit from government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It determines …
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The U.S. Postal Service has announced a temporary suspension of its employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), citing an …
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Benefits
Tips for Federal Employees Considering Private Life Insurance
by fedadvantageby fedadvantageAs FEGLI premiums increase, particularly as retirement approaches, many federal employees start looking at alternatives. Whether that means transitioning to a private …
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The Thrift Savings Plan has officially crossed a major milestone. According to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board’s January 2026 Participant Activity …