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.

Why the Capitol architect has to keep annuitant employees

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

4 years ago

Your best retirement date in 2018

The new leave year begins on Jan. 6, 2019. So, what’s so important about retiring before the end of the leave year? I’ll tell you.

4 years ago

Pay & Benefits

Postal task force recommends changing employee pay, retirement

A task force plan to make the U.S. Postal Service more cost-effective proposes changing employee pay and retirement systems.

A civil service overhaul isn’t likely, says official. So, what is?

The stars would have to perfectly align to overhaul the Civil Service Reform Act, according to an Office of Management and Budget official, but smaller changes are still possible.

4 years ago

It’s almost December and time to decide: Will you go for the new retirement system?

The deadline is Dec. 31 if you want to enroll in the Blended Retirement System.

4 years ago

Making sure you make the minimum contribution to TSP to get matching funds

In Lesson 15, Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice takes a deeper look into your contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.

4 years ago

Planning ahead 2018

A little time, wisely spent, can produce a big payoff.

4 years ago

Lesson 14: TSP 301 - How to make withdrawals from your TSP

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains how you can take withdrawals from your Thrift Savings Plan once you retire.

4 years ago

TSP 201 Part 2: More on allocating your Thrift Savings Plan

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice continues her look at Thrift Savings Plans, examining the predetermined allocations of the Lifecycle Funds.

4 years ago

TSP 201: How to allocate contributions to your Thrift Savings Plan

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the foundation funds of the Thrift Savings Plan, and how you can chose to pair investments in them.

4 years ago

TSP 101: The basics of investing in the Thrift Savings Plan

In Lesson 11, Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the basic stipulations for participation in both the traditional and Roth TSP.

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Lesson 10: Federal Retirement Academy — CSRS Offset

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the qualifications for and results of the hybrid Civil Service Retirement System Offset system, explaining how to calculate the benefits of Offset service.

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