Federal Retirement Academy

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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 years ago

Planning ahead 2018

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

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

What’s Up on the Hill 2018

Congress is back in session and, as usual, the members have introduced a flurry of bills, some of which would affect federal employees and retirees if they were passed and signed into law.

5 years ago

Looking ahead 2018

Time to do some end-of-year planning. Whether laying out your annual leave calendar or eyeing retirement, dates matter.

5 years ago

Lesson 9: Early out with VERA

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the requirements, arrangements and potential incentives surrounding an agency's offer of voluntary early retirement.

5 years ago

Lesson 8: The FERS Supplement

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains how the FERS supplement covers the gap in retirement income when feds retire before they can start drawing their Social Security at age 62.

5 years ago

Survivor benefits: How to choose for your spouse when retiring

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the pension and health insurance choices you will be asked to make in regard to your spouse when retiring from the federal government.

5 years ago

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

5 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Congress is back in session and, as usual, the members have introduced a flurry of bills, some of which would affect federal employees and retirees if they were passed and signed into law.

Time to do some end-of-year planning. Whether laying out your annual leave calendar or eyeing retirement, dates matter.

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the requirements, arrangements and potential incentives surrounding an agency's offer of voluntary early retirement.

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains how the FERS supplement covers the gap in retirement income when feds retire before they can start drawing their Social Security at age 62.

Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the pension and health insurance choices you will be asked to make in regard to your spouse when retiring from the federal government.

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

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