As a parent whose child (or children) might attend college someday, you’re likely aware of the fact that higher education is expensive. Can you help your children with their college goals? If you’re a federal government employee, the answer is ... Read More

Heads up, Feds: this is going to be an article you’ll want to bookmark. Today, we’re talking deals, and we’ve got a ton of links included for Fed-specific discounts with major retailers.  Federal employment comes with a wealth of benefits, ... Read More

For Feds who have served in the military, buying back service time may help increase retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). By paying a deposit, former service members can add their ... Read More

Federal benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and survivor benefits, play a major role in helping government employees and their spouses enjoy a financially secure retirement. For years, these protections were only available to heterosexual couples, leaving same-sex spouses without ... Read More

We’ve been reporting on Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) Social Security reform for several years here at Serving Those Who Serve. And for good reason, since the latest proposed legislation – called the Social Security Fairness Act – could impact benefits for 2.8 ... Read More

Most federal retirees are eligible to receive a monthly Social Security retirement benefit, starting as early as age 62. Many retirees wait until at least their full retirement age (FRA) (currently, age 66 years and eight months for individuals born ... Read More

NASA Ranked Top Large US Federal Agency to Work for 12th Straight Year: read about the latest rankings for large, mid-size, and smaller agencies A recent report from the Washington Post revealed the latest rankings for the best US federal ... Read More

After an 8.7% COLA in 2023 and a 3.2% adjustment in 2024, the downward trend is expected to continue for Social Security’s 2025 COLA. Current estimates predict 2.4%. Retired federal employees receiving a CSRS pension receive the same cost-of-living adjustment ... Read More

The Social Security Administration Faces a Customer Service Crisis as Record Number of Americans Reach Age 65 During 2024 The Social Security Administration (SSA) performs a vital role in the lives of millions of Americans, including federal employees and retirees. ... Read More

OPM backlog – what the status on the modernization efforts? FERS Disability retirement vs. Social Security Disability Insurance. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 27): OPM Retirement Services Backlog Katelyn’s brother is a high school football state champ! Go Bulldogs! Also this ... Read More