Discover essential retirement planning strategies for federal employees, focusing on effective expense tracking and anticipating financial requirements post-retirement.

Delays in Federal Wage System raises under the Department of Defense are set to be resolved with retroactive pay effective by January 2026, impacting over 118,000 federal employees.

The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see more than 12% premium increases in 2026 following a 13.5% hike in 2025 amid higher costs from aging workforce, prescription drugs, and hospital consolidation, impacting federal employees' coverage choices.

Nov 30 is the final date for federal employees under CSRS to add to their pension annuity. Contributions beyond this date are refundable but do not increase retirement benefits.

Explore critical Medicare enrollment deadlines, coverage coordination with FEHB, and plan options for federal retirees to optimize benefits and manage costs.