Federal employees receive generous pensions and benefits packages that can make retirement seem deceptively simple. Many federal employees take a set-it-and-forget-it non-strategy. In truth, getting the most out of your federal benefits package requires careful planning. Contained herein are proven tools for navigating your CSRS and FERS federal retirement, as well as tax and income strategies, tips for getting the most out of your TSP, Social Security, and pension, and so much more. Navigating Your Federal Retirement is a call to action for federal employees on the path to retirement to step up, take the helm, and course-correct now to ensure they reach the retirement of their dreams.