Master Your Federal Benefits
Federal retirement is complex, but it doesn't have to be confusing. Our Learning Center breaks down every aspect of your benefits into clear, actionable knowledge. From your first day as a fed to your retirement party, we've got you covered with expert guidance, official sources, and plain-English explanations.
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Your Complete Federal Education Journey
Welcome Guide
Your orientation to the Learning Center. Discover how to navigate modules, use interactive features, and create your personalized learning path.
Start here to: Get the most from your Learning Center experience.
New Fed 101
Complete orientation for new federal employees. Decode your paycheck, understand your benefits, and avoid costly first-year mistakes that impact your entire career.
FERS Big Picture
Understand how your pension, TSP, and Social Security work together. See the complete retirement system and how each piece affects the others.
Use this to: Grasp the full scope of your federal retirement benefits.
Calculating Your Pension
Master the FERS formula, understand your High-3, and learn how different retirement types affect your annuity calculation.
Thrift Savings Plan Mastery
Deep dive into TSP funds, allocation strategies, withdrawal options, and how to maximize your agency matching throughout your career.
Social Security & FERS Supplement
Understand your FERS supplement (the bridge to Social Security), when you qualify, and how working after retirement affects these benefits.
Use this to: Plan your income stream from MRA to age 62 and beyond.
Military Service Credit
Complete guide to buying back military time. Calculate costs, understand the process, and determine if it's worth it for your situation.
Use this to: Add years to your federal service and potentially retire earlier.
Special Career Retirement (SCE)
Special provisions for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Air Traffic Controllers. Enhanced benefits, mandatory retirement, and unique rules explained.
Use this to: Navigate the special retirement rules for covered positions.
USPS Employees Guide
Tailored guidance for postal workers including FERS special provisions, postal-specific benefits, and union considerations.
Use this to: Understand benefits unique to postal service employees.
Life Events
Navigate major life changes: marriage, divorce, birth of children, and death of loved ones. Understand impacts on benefits and required actions.
Use this to: Protect your benefits through life's major transitions.
Disability Retirement
Complete guide to FERS disability retirement: eligibility, application process, benefit calculations, and what to expect.
Use this to: Understand your options if you can no longer perform your job.
RIF, VERA, and VSIP
Survive and thrive through reductions in force, early retirement offers, and separation incentives. Know your rights and options.
Use this to: Make informed decisions during workforce restructuring.
Insurance in Retirement (FEHB & FEGLI)
Keep or lose? Understanding health and life insurance continuation into retirement, Medicare coordination, and survivor benefits.
Use this to: Make smart insurance decisions before retiring.
Advanced Tax & Income Planning
Strategies for minimizing taxes in retirement, state tax considerations, TSP withdrawal timing, and Roth conversions.
Putting It All Together
Comprehensive retirement planning that integrates all your benefits, income sources, and strategies into one cohesive plan.
The Retirement Process
Step-by-step guide through the retirement application, timeline, required documents, and what happens after you submit.
HR Myths & Common Mistakes
Debunk common misconceptions, avoid costly errors, and learn what HR might not tell you about your benefits.
Federal Benefits Glossary
Comprehensive dictionary of federal retirement terms, acronyms, and jargon. Your quick reference for any confusing terminology.