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Retirement
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)
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The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) is a defined benefit, contributory retirement system.
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The Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS)
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The Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) is a three-tiered system that includes Social Security, basic annuity benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Learn MoreMilitary Service Credit at Retirement
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Both FERS and CSRS covered employees may pay a military deposit to “buy” credit to have military service count for civilian retirement purposes.
Learn MoreThrift Savings Plan (TSP)
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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan. It is an essential part of FERS and a great supplement to CSRS.
Learn MoreRetirement Resources
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This list of resources is designed to help you learn about your Federal benefits and achieve your retirement goals.
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