Retirement Guides and Tools
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Retirement Savings and Growing Them Over Time
This step provides a general overview of how retirement accounts work, how investments are...
Understand Your Retirement Income Sources
Retirement income usually comes from multiple places, not just savings or a single benefit...
How to Create a Financial Inventory Before Planning for Retirement
Before planning forward, it’s helpful to understand where you stand today. Many people have a...
Learn About Military Buyback
If you’ve served on active duty, Military Buyback may allow you to credit that time toward your federal civilian retirement. Reviewing how military service credit works can help you understand how prior service may fit into your total years of creditable service and your overall retirement timeline.
Federal Retirement Date Calculator
Your federal retirement date depends on a combination of age, service time, and program rules. This calculator helps you review those factors so you can better understand when you may qualify to retire under FERS or CSRS. It’s an educational tool designed to help you explore how eligibility guidelines and service requirements fit into your overall retirement timeline.
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Income & Benefits Education
You’ll learn about the general concepts and retirement rules that will help you understand how different retirement programs and saving options may affect your long term financial stability. If you want additional information, we can refer you to our network of independent experts.
Discover Retirement Basics
Retirement benefits can feel overwhelming. Our articles and guides break it down for you so you can thoroughly understand the factors that are important to your situation. Use our resources at your own pace. Explore our materials and build your knowledge about how all these retirement elements fit together.