With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

Social Security’s retirement fund is running out of money faster than previously expected, according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The updated projections indicate ...

Life insurance is commonly purchased to provide financial support for the policyholder’s loved ones in the event of an untimely passing. It acts as a legacy planning tool that can provide funds for ...

Survey after survey shows that retirees want lifetime income. Income annuities—products that convert a lump sum balance into a stream of income cash flows—deliver just that, which is why they are ...

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 ...

Both Roth IRAs and life insurance policies can provide access to tax-free income in retirement. Roth IRAs have income limits, and gains generally can’t be accessed without penalty before age 59½. The ...

This article explores Social Security Spousal benefits.

The City of Enterprise has approved updates to its retiree health insurance policy that enhance benefits for long-serving employees while continuing the city's commitment to fairness, transparency, ...

Today's retirees are struggling to make their savings stretch. Could this be an opportunity for benefit managers to get ahead of the curve with their current roster of workers? Processing Content ...

As costs for care balloon, benefit leaders and employees should be proactive about their retirement saving strategies.