OPM is here to help you transition from serving the American people to enjoying your retirement. These links are useful to new and existing retirees throughout their retirement journey.

Estimate your benefit amount, determine when to apply, and explore other factors that may affect your retirement planning. Learn how to time your application so your first benefit payment arrives when …

Dec 3, 2025 · Whether you are already retired or just starting to save, these age and state income averages provide a critical reality check for retirement savings and spending plans.

Sep 22, 2025 · Once you determine what will give you peace of mind in retirement, it’s important to know how to get there financially. We’ll help you get started with this 10-step retirement planning checklist. …

Apr 1, 2025 · Use USAGov's benefit finder tool to find retirement benefits that may help with living expenses, health care, medications, and more. If you are a federal employee, visit the OPM …

Jul 18, 2024 · Retirement, fundamentally, is when you leave the workforce behind. The traditional retirement age is 65 in the United States. The full retirement age (when you can collect full Social...

Learn why early retirement planning is key to financial security, setting goals, and preparing for future lifestyle and healthcare needs.

We'll help you see a clear path to get there, whether you're saving for—or living in—retirement. Create or access your free plan 1. Create a flexible plan for retirement, one you can adjust as your life …

6 days ago · How do your retirement savings compare by age? See the latest data. It's taboo to ask a person how much money they have, but we all want to know where we stand; here's some of the …

New members can use this website to learn about your retirement benefit, particularly some choices you need to make when you're first hired. Active members can run estimates to see how your retirement …