To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

Many Americans fear that Social Security is going to run out or not provide promised benefits. It's very unlikely that there will be a direct reduction in the amount of benefits provided to retirees.

The Office of Personnel Management received 70,351 retirement applications by the end of June—nearly a 40% increase over the same period in 2024, when 50,305 applications were filed. The uptick is not ...

Do you know about this clever trick that could mean increasing your monthly Social Security checks? Learn how this "do-over" can help your retirement plan.