ROCKPORT, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2026 / As federal debt surpassed $40 trillion in 2026, financial

When the Federal Reserve moves interest rates, markets react almost instantly. For retirees living on a fixed income, the effects unfold more slowly and feel far more personal. A new survey highlights the growing tension between monetary policy and ...

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is likely to lose tens of billions of dollars over the next decade as the volume of first-class mail it handles declines. This month, a task force established by the Trump administration released a long-awaited report ...

Federal employees receive a retirement benefit package that includes a pension, a tax-advantaged savings plan and Social Security. But many do not fully understand how these benefits work, and that can mean leaving money behind. The FERS pension, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of federal retirees are still struggling to receive their retirement benefits months after leaving government service, with some waiting more than seven months for their first ...

Single retirees age 65+ can withdraw up to $23,000 from a traditional IRA in 2026 and owe zero federal income tax, thanks to stacked deductions. The zero-tax window evaporates if Social Security, pensions, or other income push total taxable income past the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. After decades of work, many find peace in an earlier retirement, choosing to prioritize leisure and personal well ...

The Office of Personnel Managements says it received only 7,618 retirement claims last month — down from more than 10,000 claims OPM received in July.

Retirement planning often focuses on benefits and finances. For senior federal employees, leaving government can also mean giving up a title, mission and professional identity, while agencies face the loss of decades of expertise.

The federal survivor annuity election is irrevocable, permanently cutting monthly checks by 10% and costing retirees roughly $90,000 in lifetime present-value income. FEGLI Option B premiums double every five years past 60, often making private term life ...