Congress debated eliminating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Supplement – but the final law preserved it. However, the threat exposed real risk. For many, this supplement is the bridge between federal retirement and Social Security. Early retirees were watching closely ... Read More

Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push through to 62 or later and secure the permanent 1.1% pension ... Read More

Congress passed the 2025 budget reconciliation bill in July, but for many Feds, the biggest question remains: Is my pension safe? Proposals to eliminate the FERS annuity supplement and switch to a high-5 calculation didn’t make it into the final law, ... Read More

In this episode, Jen and Dan unpack major challenges facing federal employees-from proposed retirement changes to whistleblower protections-covering the Big Beautiful Bill Act, FERS updates, legal safeguards, and steps to stay informed and protected. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar ... Read More

Social Security is one of the three components of the FERS retirement. When a FERS employee retires before age 62 under the immediate retirement rules, the FERS employee will receive the first of lifetime FERS monthly annuity checks one or ... Read More