Public Employee Resource GroupIndependent Research & Information for Public Employees2026-05-05T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/PERG Research Teaminfo@publicemployeeresourcegroup.comTax Considerations for Public Sector Retirees: A General Overview2026-05-05T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/tax-considerations-public-sector-retirees/An educational overview of common tax topics that affect government pension recipients and public sector retirees.Understanding Vesting: When Your Government Pension Benefits Become Yours2026-04-28T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/understanding-vesting-government-pensions/An educational guide to pension vesting schedules for public sector employees at the federal, state, and local level.Career Development Pathways in Public Sector Employment2026-03-12T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/career-development-public-sector/Exploring professional growth opportunities and career advancement resources available to government and public sector workers.Special Category Retirement: Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Other Covered Positions2026-02-25T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/special-category-retirement-law-enforcement-firefighters/Understanding the enhanced retirement provisions available to federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, and other special category employees.Estate Planning Basics for Government Employees2026-02-14T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/estate-planning-basics-government-employees/Key estate planning considerations specific to public sector employees, including beneficiary designations, survivor benefits, and common oversights.New Year Financial Checkup for Public Employees: 2026 Edition2026-01-08T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/new-year-financial-checkup-public-employees/A practical checklist of financial and benefit review items for government employees to consider at the start of 2026.FEHB Health Insurance in Retirement: What Continues and What Changes2025-12-18T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/fehb-health-insurance-retirement/Understanding how Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage works after you retire from federal service.Early Retirement Options for Federal Employees: Eligibility and Impact2025-12-03T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/early-retirement-options-federal-employees/Understanding the different early retirement pathways available to federal employees and how they affect pension benefits.Healthcare Options for Retired Public Employees2025-11-18T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/healthcare-options-for-retired-public-employees/Understanding the healthcare coverage landscape for public sector retirees, from employer-sponsored plans to Medicare coordination.State Pension Funding: What Public Employees Should Know in 20252025-10-06T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/state-pension-funding-what-employees-should-know/An overview of state pension funding trends and what the data means for current government employees and educators.Military Service Credit and Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know2025-09-08T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/military-service-credit-federal-retirement/How military service time can count toward federal civilian retirement benefits, including the buyback process and eligibility requirements.Social Security and Government Pensions: Understanding How They Interact2025-08-25T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/social-security-coordination-government-pensions/Educational overview of how Social Security benefits coordinate with public sector pension programs, including WEP and GPO provisions.Open Enrollment Season: What Government Employees Need to Know2025-07-10T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/open-enrollment-guide-government-employees/A guide to understanding open enrollment periods and making informed decisions about your public sector benefits.Understanding the High-3 Average Salary in Federal Retirement2025-06-28T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/high-3-average-salary-federal-retirement/How the high-3 average salary calculation works and why it matters for federal employee pension benefits under FERS and CSRS.Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Basics: What Every Federal Employee Should Know2025-06-15T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/thrift-savings-plan-basics-federal-employees/A beginner's guide to the Thrift Savings Plan — contribution limits, matching, fund options, and key decisions for federal employees.Resources for Higher Education Employees: Colleges and Universities2025-05-30T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/higher-education-employee-resources/An overview of benefit programs and informational resources available to employees at public colleges and universities.Public Sector Workforce Trends: What the 2025 Data Shows2025-04-22T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/public-sector-workforce-trends-2025/Analysis of publicly available workforce data showing key trends affecting government employees in 2025.Benefit Awareness for K-12 Educators: What Teachers Should Know2025-03-18T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/k12-teacher-benefit-awareness/Educational information about benefit programs and resources available to public school teachers and K-12 staff across the United States.Federal Employee Retirement Systems Explained: FERS vs. CSRS2025-02-20T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/federal-employee-retirement-systems-explained/An educational overview of the two federal retirement systems — FERS and CSRS — and what federal employees should know about each.Understanding Public Employee Benefit Programs: A 2025 Overview2025-01-14T00:00:00Zhttps://publicemployeeresourcegroup.com/blog/understanding-public-employee-benefit-programs/A comprehensive overview of the types of benefit programs available to federal, state, and local government employees in 2025.