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 ...
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026—a respectable 2.8% increase—it was a positive signal for tens of millions of Americans.
Retiring from federal service is a major life milestone—but let's be honest, the process isn't exactly crystal clear. With more federal employees choosing early retirement through programs like VERA ...