Related Resources

In this area, we are collecting a selective set of helpful, pension-related resources. The will be growing rapidly, so check back often.

Retirement Calculators

Social Security Benefits Calculator
Use the Social Security Administration's own retirement calculators to estimate your Social Security retirement or disability benefits.  The calculaotr can help you with your benefits now, or in estimating your future benefits for you and for your survivors.

AARP's Retirement Planning Calculator
Employees in the FERS, CSRS, or CSRS-offset retirement system can use this webpage to get a rough estimate of the Federal annuity you would be entitled to on the day of your retirement.Federal Employees Annuity Calculator

U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration - Retirement Planning Worksheets
The DOL's publication, "Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning" provides useful information and interactive worksheets to help those 10 - 15 years from retirement to determine if their retirement savings are on track or if they need to make changes while there is time before retirement.

Federal Employees Annuity Calculator
Employees in the FERS, CSRS, or CSRS-offset retirement system can use this webpage to get a rough estimate of the Federal annuity you would be entitled to on the day of your retirement. Your calculation can include your Thrift Savings Plan investments.

Public Benefits

BenefitsCheckUp
BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for non-pension benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. It includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Medicare Fraud Prevention Overview
Most Medicare payment errors are simple mistakes. However, there are a few individuals who are intent on abusing or defrauding Medicare. These resources can keep you informed and help you to detect and report Medicare fraud.

Seniors and Aging

U.S. Administration on Aging
AoA is the federal agency that administers the Older Americans Act, providing home and community-based services, the Elder Care Locator and Meals on Wheels programs, and the Pension Cousneling and Information Program.

www.SENIORS.gov
Seniors.gov is the official government information clearinghouse for seniors.