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Why Most Federal Employees Retire Later Than They Need To (And How to Avoid It)

If you’re a federal employee, you already have a major advantage most Americans don’t: A structured retirement system that actually works. Yet many federal employees still retire later than necessary—not because they have to, but because they don’t fully understand how to use what they already have. This isn’t about extreme FIRE or quitting at […]

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When Should Federal Employees Start Thinking About Retirement?

Most federal employees don’t start thinking seriously about retirement until they’re within a few years of leaving. That’s late. Not because retirement is complicated—but because timing decisions compound over decades. The earlier you understand your system, the more options you’ll have later. This isn’t about retiring early. It’s about not backing yourself into a corner. […]

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