Federal Employees Info

Federal Reserve Bank: Retirement Savings Plan and Pension Benefit
Explore retirement plans & pension benefits within the federal reserve system. Learn about options for staff and the board of governors workforce.

2026 Federal Employee Pay Raise Update: Locality Pay and Historical Chart
Will federal employees see a 2026 pay raise, or a pay freeze? Explore the likelihood of a 2026 federal employee pay increase and its impact. Also – an overview of the historical context.

Time to Cash in Savings Bonds? I Bond Interest Rate is Dropping
Time to Cash in Savings Bonds? I Bond Interest Rate is Dropping. Should you cash in savings bonds now? Understand bond security, savings types, and redeem options.

State Department Benefits and Retirement: Foreign Service Officer
Explore State Department Foreign Service Officer Retirement Benefits. Learn about the Foreign Service pension system for embassy workers at the Department of State.

FEGLI Option C Refund for Life Insurance with No Eligible Family Member
FEGLI Option C refund info when a federal employee’s life insurance has no eligible family member. Learn about this group life insurance option’s cost and other information about the insurance program

Federal ORA Service Online: the OPM Online Retirement Application
Federal ORA Service Online: the OPM Online Retirement Application. Has OPM streamlined your federal retirement process, going paperless? Also – a July 2025 update on the backlog.