Guides, calculators, and articles written specifically for federal employees. Clear, actionable information about FERS, CSRS, TSP, FEGLI, Social Security, and survivor benefits.
Not generic retirement advice that doesn't apply to you — everything here is built around how federal benefits actually work.
Every critical decision you need to make before retiring — from calculating your MRA to electing survivor benefits to timing your Social Security claim. Nothing gets overlooked.
Each guide is designed to help you understand your options and make informed decisions. Download any guide for free — no strings attached.
The fundamentals of FERS retirement — what to calculate, what to elect, and what to get right before you sign anything.
Make sense of your Thrift Savings Plan — from allocation strategy to the Roth vs. Traditional decision to withdrawal sequencing in retirement.
Evaluate your life insurance coverage needs and see what FEGLI is actually costing you — now and at retirement.
How your federal service affects your Social Security strategy — updated for the Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 and the repeal of WEP and GPO.
If you served in the military before becoming a federal employee, this guide walks you through the buyback process, the cost, and the long-term pension impact.
Considering an early-out offer? This guide walks you through everything you need to know before you say yes or no — pension impact, TSP options, the FERS Supplement gap, FEGLI, FEHB, and more.
A comprehensive 37-page workbook for surviving spouses of federal employees — covering every benefit, every election, and every decision that follows the loss of a federal retiree.
Articles written in plain language for federal employees — not generic financial advice repurposed from the private sector.
Learn exactly how your years of service and high-3 salary determine your monthly pension — and what you can do to maximize it before you retire.
Allocation strategies that align with your retirement timeline — from the C, S, and I Fund debate to when Lifecycle funds actually make sense.
How to evaluate your life insurance needs at retirement — and whether keeping FEGLI, reducing it, or replacing it with private coverage makes the most sense for you.
Four branded calculators built specifically for federal employees. Get a real estimate of your benefits before you ever schedule a call.
Estimate your monthly pension based on your years of service, high-3 salary, and retirement age.
Project your TSP balance at retirement under different contribution rates and allocation strategies.
See exactly what you're paying in FEGLI premiums today — and what those costs look like at 60, 65, and into retirement.
Find out how your unused sick leave converts to additional service credit and increases your pension.
Calculate the cost and pension benefit of buying back your military service time as a federal employee.
Model the tax impact of converting TSP or IRA funds to Roth and find the optimal conversion amount for your situation.
The guides and calculators are a great start — but every federal employee's situation is different. Schedule a free analysis and we'll build a strategy around yours.