Federal retirement education

Learn the pieces before you make the move.

Use these starter articles to understand the big components of your federal retirement picture.

FERS

Understand the basic FERS formula, the role of high-3 salary, and why retirement age matters.

TSP

Know the current elective deferral and catch-up contribution limits before planning your payroll contributions.

Cashflow

Compare desired monthly retirement income with the income sources you expect to have.