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OPM Disability Retirement Deadlines You Don’t Want to Miss
For federal employees with disabilities, the process of retiring on OPM Disability Retirement can be daunting. There are a lot of deadlines and forms to submit, and if you miss one, it could mean you’ve lost your chance at this life-changing benefit. If you're not...
How To Protect Yourself During an Upcoming Recession
It's no secret that the economy is in a state of flux. Experts are predicting an upcoming recession, and no one knows what to expect. While the government typically remains stable during economic downturns, there are a lot of "what-ifs" up in the air, especially as a...
How Do You Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement in 2025?
We've updated this article to include the most up-to-date information on applying for FERS/OPM Federal Disability Retirement in 2025. If you're a federal employee who has a medical condition that prevents you from performing “useful and efficient” service in your...
Receiving a Mental Health Diagnosis as a Special Provisions Employee
If you are a federal employee struggling with your mental health, you may be apprehensive about telling your agency. We understand how scary it can be to realize you have a mental health condition or be diagnosed with a mental health condition. It can affect...
What is FERS Special Provisions Retirement?
If you are a special provisions employee, there are some important things that you need to know about FERS special provisions retirement. In this article, we will discuss the requirements for special provisions retirement and the benefits that come along with being...
Should I Retire Early or Go on Federal Disability Retirement?
This is a question that we see all the time. Federal employees who are eligible for an early MRA+ 10 retirement wonder why they should go through the trouble of applying for Federal Disability Retirement when they could just retire now. But Federal Disability...
New Law Protects Injured Special Provisions Employees
A new law, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act (H.R. 521), has been passed to protect injured special provisions employees. Federal firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Border Patrol Agents, and many more now have the security they deserve while working in these...
Calculating FERS Disability Retirement
Are you a federal employee who is struggling in your job due to a medical condition? You may be eligible for FERS Disability Retirement, a benefit hidden in your FERS retirement that can allow you to retire now while continuing your federal benefits and receiving a...
How Military Buy Back Affects Your Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a military veteran who has entered the federal workforce, you may want to buy back your military time as it could significantly benefit your future. Buying back your military years can increase your creditable years of service, which can increase your...
How Federal Disability Retirement Affects Your Thrift Savings Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) plays a significant role in your federal retirement. You have been investing in it for years and now you're hoping it adds to the financial security you need for the rest of your life. But what if you are disabled and must apply for...
OPM Medical Reviews: What You Need to Know
If you were approved for Federal Disability Retirement, congratulations! You have successfully secured your future. But you are not completely in the clear. Once approved for Federal Disability Retirement, you will be subject to OPM medical reviews. This is an annual...
How to Financially Prepare for Federal Retirement
Retirement can be stressful because there are so many decisions to consider. Many imagine lounging on the beach reading a good book. But this is just a fantasy if you do not properly plan for your retirement. Many federal employees don’t think about retirement until...
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