03/16/2026
How much of the FERS pension isn't subject to federal income tax in retirement?
FERS Tax Guide: Is Federal Employee Retirement Benefit Fully Taxable? | PlanWell Financial Planning
Is your federal employee retirement benefit fully taxable? No! A small prorated portion of your FERS pension are not subject to tax by IRS. On a federal level at least, most of the pension benefits are taxed, though,
02/27/2026
If you're retiring from the government by the end of the year - here's your complete checklist:
Federal Employee Retirement Plan for 2026: FERS Checklist | PlanWell Blog | PlanWell Financial Planning
Planning to retire by the end of the year? Ensure a secure federal retirement with our FERS checklist! Understand your retirement plan coverage as a federal employee.
02/19/2026
Recent bill is pushing for federal employees to receive 4.1% pay raise in 2027.
2027 Pay Raise for Federal Workers: FAIR Act Proposes 4.1% - PlanWell
The FAIR Act proposes a 4.1% federal pay raise for federal employees in 2027. See details on the potential pay increase. If it doesn't pass, any raise would probably be decided by an executive
02/18/2026
Learn about your TSP and retirement planning at Friday's 1 hr. lunch and learn webinar about the Thrift Savings Plan.
TSP Webinar 3 - PlanWell Financial Planning
Registration Page 3: Learn about your thrift savings plan! This one-hour TSP webinar is for federal employees & retirees. Maximize your retirement savings and investment plan.
02/09/2026
OPM’s retirement backlog is still creating delays for new retirees, especially for anyone submitting a paper package. The new Online Retirement Application is helping streamline the process, but clean, accurate forms remain the biggest factor in avoiding long waits for your full pension.
OPM Federal Retirement Backlog: Processing Issues and Delays
Explore recent OPM federal retirement backlog issues: processing delays, application surges impacting feds, and retirement application timelines for those retiring from federal agencies in 2026.
02/02/2026
Don't forget to register for Friday's federal retirement webinar, covering FERS, the TSP, FEGLI, and more.
Webinar Sign Up 4 | Federal Retirement Workshop | FERS Webinar
Enroll in our FERS Webinar to learn about Pension, Survivor, Supplement, FEHB, FEGLI, and FLTC. Moreover, get better understanding on how your federal benefit partners with Medicare and Social
01/29/2026
This quick guide for federal employees breaks down what to look for so you can choose someone who’s truly qualified to help you retire with confidence -
Federal Employee Retirement Planning: Choosing a Financial Advisor
How to choose a Financial Advisor for Federal Employee Retirement Planning. Financial planning, specializing in federal employee pensions, TSP, and other benefits.
01/27/2026
Need to develop a new investment strategy for your TSP?
TSP Investment Guidance for Building Your Thrift Savings Plan Strategy
Need to start building your Thrift Savings Plan strategy? Learn expert advice for federal employees about TSP investment strategy and grow your federal retirement savings.
01/21/2026
Markets are shifting, TSP rules keep changing, and too many people are making decisions that could cost them years of retirement income.
Sign up for Friday's TSP Webinar now -
Thrift Savings Plan Webinar 2- PlanWell Financial Planning
Registration Page 2: Learn about your thrift savings plan! This TSP webinar is for federal employees & retirees. Maximize your retirement savings and investment plan.
01/20/2026
Some air traffic controller supervisors have a unique retirement advantage: the ability to earn the 1.7% “good time” multiplier for all ATC service once they reach 30 years of service.
Enhanced Retirement for Air Traffic Controller Supervisors
FERS ATC Good Time explained. What's the ATC retirement age? Understand the mandatory retirement age for air traffic controllers (ATC) and what happens with 30 years of "good time" if