When Is the Best Time to Retire as a Federal Employee? Insights and Case Examples

Key Takeaways:
Federal retirement timing is guided by eligibility rules, pension formulas, and personal goals.
Case examples reveal how age, service, and program participation influence real retirement outcomes.
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Tricare Best Practices: Eligibility, FEHB Coordination, and Medicare Rules for Federal Retirees

Key Takeaways:
Federal retirees with military service may maintain Tricare eligibility, but requirements and coordination with FEHB and Medicare evolve at retirement and age 65.
Recent rule changes underscore the importance of staying informed a…
Social Security for Federal Employees: Coordinating Benefits With FERS or CSRS

Key Takeaways:
Social Security coordination for federal employees depends on whether they are covered by FERS or CSRS, with specific rules affecting eligibility and benefit calculations.
The Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension …