Federal Retirement Planning Guide Overview 

Planning for retirement from Federal service is a major financial milestone. Because Federal retirement includes multiple benefit programs, eligibility rules, and important timing decisions, it requires careful planning well before your final day on the job.

This overview helps Civilian Federal Employees understand what to expect—and what steps to take—at each stage of retirement planning, from learning how your benefits work to selecting the right retirement date.

Need more information? Explore WAEPA’s full Federal Retirement Guide.