Blog & Articles
Research updates, educational articles, and informational content from the PERG research team.
Tax Considerations for Public Sector Retirees: A General Overview
An educational overview of common tax topics that affect government pension recipients and public sector retirees.
Continue Reading →Understanding Vesting: When Your Government Pension Benefits Become Yours
An educational guide to pension vesting schedules for public sector employees at the federal, state, and local level.
Continue Reading →Career Development Pathways in Public Sector Employment
Exploring professional growth opportunities and career advancement resources available to government and public sector workers.
Continue Reading →Special Category Retirement: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Other Covered Positions
Understanding the enhanced retirement provisions available to federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, and other special category employees.
Continue Reading →Estate Planning Basics for Government Employees
Key estate planning considerations specific to public sector employees, including beneficiary designations, survivor benefits, and common oversights.
Continue Reading →New Year Financial Checkup for Public Employees: 2026 Edition
A practical checklist of financial and benefit review items for government employees to consider at the start of 2026.
Continue Reading →FEHB Health Insurance in Retirement: What Continues and What Changes
Understanding how Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage works after you retire from federal service.
Continue Reading →Early Retirement Options for Federal Employees: Eligibility and Impact
Understanding the different early retirement pathways available to federal employees and how they affect pension benefits.
Continue Reading →Healthcare Options for Retired Public Employees
Understanding the healthcare coverage landscape for public sector retirees, from employer-sponsored plans to Medicare coordination.
Continue Reading →State Pension Funding: What Public Employees Should Know in 2025
An overview of state pension funding trends and what the data means for current government employees and educators.
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