Early retirement remains challenging in India due to high inflation, limited social security, significant family responsibilities, and expensive healthcare. Hardik Joshi suggests investing ...

FERS retirees need 40 quarters of qualified employment to earn Social Security benefits, which will then be based on their highest 35 years of earnings. They can begin taking Social Security at age 62 ...

You know, we do voluntary early hours, we do buyouts, we change positions ... They’ll lose those enhanced benefits. They become just a regular FERS employee to get either a deferred retirement or the ...

Early retirement sounds like a dream come true, but retirement planning isn’t all rainbows and roses for most people. “For most Americans, early retirement isn’t just a decision to take the ...

One of the biggest challenges HR and executives face is preparing for the retirement of long-tenured employees while ensuring the retention of critical institutional knowledge. As retirement rates ...

Federal government employees are facing unprecedented career uncertainty, making informed financial decisions more critical than ever. To help navigate these challenges, CFP Board is offering a ...

The implementation of FERS was big news in the 1980’s ... And the benefits look almost the same as if I had taken the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). I'd love to get more ...

Employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have been encouraged to apply for early retirement and to submit their recent accomplishments by March 14. This comes as President Trump ...

Early retirees must plan for medical costs on their own, especially if they choose to retire before turning 65 and qualifying for Medicare. Even with Medicare, supplemental plans are still ...