Your Federal Retirement Starts Here.
Pick where you are in your career, learn the basics, then check your numbers.
Last updated November 12, 2026
Where are you in your career?
More than 5 years away
Contribute at least 5% to the TSP to get the full agency match, keep FEHB continuously, and look into military or civilian service deposits early.
Within 5 years
Confirm your MRA and service computation date, make sure FEHB will meet the 5-year rule, and request a retirement estimate from your agency.
Retiring soon or already retired
Choose your survivor benefit, plan your TSP withdrawals, and expect interim payments while OPM processes your case.
Learn the basics
- When can I retire?
- How the FERS pension is calculated
- TSP basics and the agency match
- FEHB in retirement
- Social Security and FERS
Explore your numbers
Free calculators: Pension, When Can I Retire?, FERS Supplement, TSP Withdrawal.
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