From FERS to TSP to recent legislation, decades of policy shifts have reshaped how federal employees earn, save for and receive retirement benefits.

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Most federal employees are covered by FERS which is made up of three components: (1) Social Security benefits, (2) a Thrift Savings Plan (a retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401 (k) ...