Federal Retirement Resources
Explore clear, practical content designed to help federal employees better understand their benefits and retirement options.
Simple explanations, real topics, and information you can actually use.
Simple explanations, real topics, and information you can actually use.
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Federal benefits can be complex—but finding answers shouldn’t be.
This resource center is organized to help you quickly find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re just getting started or preparing for retirement.
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Select a topic below to learn more. Each section breaks down key concepts, common mistakes, and what you should be thinking about.
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The Best Time to Start Social Security as a Federal Employee
- Social Security
- Timing
Key factors to consider before deciding when to begin benefits.
The Clock Is Ticking: Take Advantage of These Retirement Tax Benefits While They Last
- Retirement Taxes
- Tax
What to expect and how to think about taxes in retirement.
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
- Insurance & Benefits
- FEGLI
What your life insurance covers and what decisions you may need to make.
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Prefer a quicker explanation? Watch short educational videos and recorded webinars covering key federal retirement topics.
Featured Resources
Start with some of the most commonly viewed topics.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
Understanding Your TSP Options
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- featured, Strategies
A clear breakdown of how the TSP works and what to consider when planning for retirement.
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If you’re not sure what to focus on, here are a few common starting points:
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