Seasoned federal employees who survived the turmoil of 2025 might be thinking: Should I retire in 2026? You should make this most crucial and personal of decisions on the basis of where you want to be ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

In the 25 years since the Federal Employees Retirement System went into effect, much has changed when it comes to federal retirement. At the time the new federal pension system was created, the vast ...

If you are retiring soon, you should have submitted your retirement application, usually through the Online Retirement Application (ORA) system. Retirement involves important, sometimes irreversible ...