Federal and Military Retirement Resources

Guides, tools, and references to help you understand and plan your federal or military retirement.

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Retirement Guides

Step-by-step guides covering retirement mistakes, optimal timing, early retirement, and more.

FAQs

Answers to common questions about federal retirement, FERS, TSP, and benefits.

Definitions & Glossary

Clear explanations of federal retirement terms like MRA, RAS, high-3, COLA, and more.

2027 Federal Pay Raise

Latest information on the upcoming federal employee pay raise and locality adjustments.

2027 Military Pay Raise

Information on the upcoming military pay raise and BAH changes.

Premium

Curated links to official government resources and tools

OPM FERS Information

Official Office of Personnel Management guide to FERS retirement benefits, eligibility, and calculations.

TSP.gov

Manage your Thrift Savings Plan, review fund performance, and adjust contributions.

SSA Benefit Estimator

Social Security Administration tool to estimate your future benefits based on your actual earnings record.

FEHB Plan Comparison Tool

Compare federal health insurance plans available in your area, with premium costs and coverage details.

OPM Retirement Estimator

OPM's own retirement estimate calculator for federal employees.

FERS Retirement Planning Guide

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Step-by-step guide to planning your federal retirement, from eligibility to application.

TSP Contribution Strategies

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How to optimize your TSP contributions, fund allocation, and catch-up contributions.

FEHB in Retirement

How your health benefits work after you retire — eligibility requirements, costs, and Medicare coordination.

Understanding the RAS Supplement

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How the Retiree Annuity Supplement works, earnings test rules, and when it stops.

TSP Retirement Income Calculator

Estimate how long your TSP savings will last in retirement based on withdrawal rate and investment returns.

Medicare.gov Plan Finder

Find and compare Medicare plans, including Part D prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage.

ACA Marketplace

Browse health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace and check subsidy eligibility.

Use our free calculators to see what your federal benefits are worth.