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Tax Considerations for Public Sector Retirees: A General Overview

May 5, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

An educational overview of common tax topics that affect government pension recipients and public sector retirees.

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Understanding Vesting: When Your Government Pension Benefits Become Yours

April 28, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

An educational guide to pension vesting schedules for public sector employees at the federal, state, and local level.

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Career Development Pathways in Public Sector Employment

March 12, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

Exploring professional growth opportunities and career advancement resources available to government and public sector workers.

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Special Category Retirement: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Other Covered Positions

February 25, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Understanding the enhanced retirement provisions available to federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, and other special category employees.

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Estate Planning Basics for Government Employees

February 14, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Key estate planning considerations specific to public sector employees, including beneficiary designations, survivor benefits, and common oversights.

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New Year Financial Checkup for Public Employees: 2026 Edition

January 8, 2026 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

A practical checklist of financial and benefit review items for government employees to consider at the start of 2026.

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FEHB Health Insurance in Retirement: What Continues and What Changes

December 18, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Understanding how Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage works after you retire from federal service.

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Early Retirement Options for Federal Employees: Eligibility and Impact

December 3, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Understanding the different early retirement pathways available to federal employees and how they affect pension benefits.

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Healthcare Options for Retired Public Employees

November 18, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Understanding the healthcare coverage landscape for public sector retirees, from employer-sponsored plans to Medicare coordination.

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Military Service Credit and Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know

September 8, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

How military service time can count toward federal civilian retirement benefits, including the buyback process and eligibility requirements.

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Social Security and Government Pensions: Understanding How They Interact

August 25, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

Educational overview of how Social Security benefits coordinate with public sector pension programs, including WEP and GPO provisions.

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Open Enrollment Season: What Government Employees Need to Know

July 10, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

A guide to understanding open enrollment periods and making informed decisions about your public sector benefits.

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Understanding the High-3 Average Salary in Federal Retirement

June 28, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

How the high-3 average salary calculation works and why it matters for federal employee pension benefits under FERS and CSRS.

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Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Basics: What Every Federal Employee Should Know

June 15, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 3 min read

A beginner's guide to the Thrift Savings Plan — contribution limits, matching, fund options, and key decisions for federal employees.

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Resources for Higher Education Employees: Colleges and Universities

May 30, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

An overview of benefit programs and informational resources available to employees at public colleges and universities.

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Benefit Awareness for K-12 Educators: What Teachers Should Know

March 18, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

Educational information about benefit programs and resources available to public school teachers and K-12 staff across the United States.

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Federal Employee Retirement Systems Explained: FERS vs. CSRS

February 20, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

An educational overview of the two federal retirement systems — FERS and CSRS — and what federal employees should know about each.

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Understanding Public Employee Benefit Programs: A 2025 Overview

January 14, 2025 — PERG Research Team — 2 min read

A comprehensive overview of the types of benefit programs available to federal, state, and local government employees in 2025.

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