If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

In his “Secrets of OPM” posts, Director Scott Kupor outlines efforts to digitize retirement processing and improve efficiency ...

Scott Kupor, the new director of the Office of Personnel Management, publishes weekly updates on OPM and the federal workforce in his blog, Secrets of OPM. In September, Kupor reported that he went ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

A new way to access 1099-Rs and more detailed public-facing processing times are the federal human capital arm’s latest ...

This article originally appeared on Moneywise.com under the title: I’m 55 and terrified that I’ll be laid off soon — and then ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent ...

Let's apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to financial planning to create a guide to ranking financial priorities, from securing income and protection to building retirement savings and planning for ...