Why Federal Employees Underestimate Taxes in Retirement

2026-09-09T16:48:10+00:00August 24, 2026|Retirement|

Federal Retirement Taxes Under FERS: What’s Taxed, What’s Not, and How to Prepare Many federal employees assume that after paying into the system for 20, 30, or 40 years, the government will offer a "thank you" in the form of tax-free retirement income. Unfortunately, that is one of the [...]

The Biggest Financial Mistakes Federal Employees Make Before Retirement

2026-09-09T16:33:26+00:00July 20, 2026|Insurance, Retirement, Tools|

After decades of hard work in federal service, retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) should be a rewarding milestone. However, federal retirement rules are notoriously complex. A single missed deadline, incorrect form checkbox, or poorly timed benefit election can cost you [...]

When can I retire? Try our Federal Retirement Blueprint tool

2026-09-09T21:20:05+00:00June 15, 2026|Retirement, Tools|

This tool is ideal for federal employees who want a practical, spreadsheet-based way to organize retirement planning assumptions before making major decisions. It is especially useful for employees who want to better understand the relationship between FERS pension income, TSP savings, retirement age, years of service, and long-term savings [...]

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