The 2026 COLA of 2.8% will be added to retirement benefits beginning in January. But FERS retirees will receive a 2% “diet” COLA.

If you work part-time or have worked part-time under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, that time still counts toward your retirement eligibility. You don't need to tack on extra years just ...

The government shutdown has raised lots of questions about the retirement process, and retirement benefits, for federal ...

COLA is 2.8%, but FERS retirees only get 2.0% for their annuities. The "diet" COLA fails to match the 12%+ jump in health ...

Chairman Ross, Ranking Member Lynch and Members of the Committee, Thank you for offering me the opportunity to testify with regard to federal employee retirement benefits. My name is Andrew Biggs and ...

Federal retirements have surged, largely due to Trump administration policies and its “Department of Government Efficiency,” tasked with slashing spending.

Many Americans underestimate the value of a pension. A pension provides monthly income for life. Whether the monthly income is enough to live on or simply supplement other sources of income, the value ...

If you serve on active duty and later take a position with the federal civil service, you will have the opportunity to apply your military service toward the civil service's Federal Employees ...

After years of serving the federal government, it’s time for federal employees to reap the many unique rewards a federal retirement plan offers. Retirement preparation is hard for everyone, but ...