Federal Retirement Academy

Learn how to get the most out of your retirement, whether you're leaving public service tomorrow or planning for the future.

Trump banned from Colorado presidential ballot in historic ruling

It's the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.

4 months ago

White House seeks to educate veterans on benefits, warn about scams

The announcement comes ahead of Saturday's Veterans Day celebration.

6 months ago

Management

Why the Capitol architect has to keep annuitant employees

The Architect of the Capitol has received congressional scrutiny for some of its hiring practices.

How to choose survivor benefits for your spouse when retiring from the Federal government.

How to choose survivor benefits for your spouse when retiring from the Federal government.

6 years ago

Calculating what your Pension Benefit will be when you retire

After determining your length of federal service and computing your high-three average salary, you are now ready to calculate your annual federal pension.

6 years ago

Calculating what your Pension Benefit will be when you retire

After determining your length of federal service and computing your high-three average salary, you are now ready to calculate your annual federal pension.

6 years ago

Federal Retirement Academy Lesson 5: Retirement resources, goals and constraints

Components to calculate pension, part II of III: the formula.

7 years ago

SEC warns of ‘investment scam artists’ targeting feds

The Securities and Exchange Commission has alerted government employees of a scam involving the Thrift Savings Plan and other government employee retirement plans.

7 years ago

New DoD benefits ‘mascot’ Robyn explains new retirement offerings

The Department of Defense recently rolled out a promotional video featuring a bubbly benefits counselor who riffs on Disney tunes while serving up basic information on the Blended Retirement System.

7 years ago

Lesson 5: Components to Calculate Pension-Retirement Service Computation Date

There are three components needed to calculate your pension. The first is Retirement Service Computation Date and the actual years of service employed by the federal government.

7 years ago

When can I retire? [Infographic]

After five years of service, you have earned the right to receive a pension paid. The key is "when" you can collect that pension and whether you can continue using federal health insurance.

7 years ago

4 brokers net $1.7M cheating federal employees

The four Atlanta-based former brokers who influenced federal employees to roll over their holdings from their TSP accounts have been charged with fraud.

7 years ago

Lesson 3: deferred retirement

In this lesson, registered financial consultant Ann Vanderslice explains what your options are for deferred retirement if you leave Federal employment before you reach minimum retirement age.

7 years ago