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Countdown Clock: See Your Time Until Retirement Under FERS Law Enforcement Countdown Clock: See Your Time to Retire, LEO and Fire Latest Guidance Report: Social Security in ‘Marginally Better’ Shape, but Shortfall ahead in 11 Years OPM Issues Guidance on Benefits, Risks of Generative AI Use by Federal Employees OPM Outlines Impact of Changes Recently Enacted to Leave, Other Policies Latest in Benefits Adding FEGLI Coverage if You Waived it The Costs and Benefits of FEGLI Option C Coverage FEGLI Option B Coverage: Costs and Benefits Retirement A Modest Proposal for the Next OPM Director Warning Signs for Federal Retirement: Are Feds Over-Compensated? How to Be Confident in Retirement Security: Make a Plan and Carry it Out....