To better understand their potential benefits and financial risks in retirement, both spouses should be aware of some benefits planning realities.

After years of serving the federal government, it’s time for federal employees to reap the many unique rewards a federal retirement plan offers. Retirement preparation is hard for everyone, but ...

The United States government's Deferred Resignation Program 2.0 (DRP 2.0), is a voluntary program that lets federal employees resign in advance but still get paid and keep benefits until September 30, ...

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on April 30 advanced a legislative package to raise the retirement contribution rates for federal civilian employees and reduce their eventual ...

As early retirement incentives and agency budget shifts continue across federal departments in 2025, Independence Benefits has announced expanded support for federal employees evaluating complex ...