Single Individuals Need to Consider Future Social Security Options Given the number of federal employees who intend to retire over the next few years and who are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, the decision of when (what age) to start receiving their Social Security retirement benefits is an important one. For those employees who are single, the decision when to start receiving benefits is perhaps more important due to fewer options available compared to options for married, divorced or widowed employees . . . more Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Returns: Monthly and Annual - G, F, C, S, I and L Funds Updated: May 1, 2012 View the latest Thrift Savings Plan returns . . . more Social Security Earnings and Benefit Statements Now Available Online The Social Security Administration announced an online version of the Social Security statement is now available . . . more Married Federal Employees Should Consider Future Social Security Options The decision of when to start collecting Social Security retirement benefits can be challenging -- especially for married federal employees. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, highlights a holistic approach for developing a retirement plan including CSRS and FERS annuities, survivor benefits, TSP, IRAs, life insurance, private company retirement plans, health, and family finances . . . more Social Security Is Running Out of Money Faster Than Projected Last Year The Social Security Board of Trustees 2012 report released this week shows a significant increase in the program's deficit over projections from just a year ago . . . more Union Blasts 10% Hike in Salaries for Federal Government Contractors AFGE today expressed disappointment over OMB's announcement of a 10 percent increase in the salaries for federal government contractors . . . more More federal retirement articles

Federal Employee Pay Freeze Calculator An employee group has created an online calculator to help all federal employees understand the true long-term costs to their wallet from an extended pay freeze . . . more New Online Tool: Estimate Your Retirement Costs Use this online tool to estimate the income you'll need as a retiree to achieve economic security . . . more What Is Your Investment Risk Tolerance? Take the Quiz The online quiz was developed by two university personal finance professors, and is provided by Rutgers University . . . more 2012 Federal Leave Chart / Record / Calendar Keep track of your 2012 leave with this handy calendar -- downloadable in PDF, Excel spreadsheet, and a new app for mobile devices . . . more More federal retirement resources