Postponed & Deferred Retirement: Here’s What to Expect

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Postponed & Deferred Retirement: Here’s What to Expect Thursday, February 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Federal employees under FERS who separate from service before reaching full retirement eligibility may qualify for either postponed or deferred retirement, depending on their age and years of service at the time of separation. In this webinar, NARFE federal benefits specialist Tony Opat will outline how these options can help preserve your benefits, prevent annuity reductions, and reinstate health or life insurance. Topics covered include: Eligibility for both retirement categories Timing requirements Postponed and deferred retirement commonalities and differences Necessary forms and applications And much more A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join us and Tony Opat at 2 pm EST on February 12, 2026, to gain the insights needed for postponed and deferred retirement, so you know what to expect and can make the best choice for your future.

Investing Strategy / Education for Feds

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Investing Strategy / Education for Feds Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET How do professionals decide where to invest their money? Many Federal Employees never expected to become portfolio managers, but with the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) now comprising a significant portion of their assets, that responsibility is now theirs. In this session, NARFE federal benefits expert Wes Battle, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF®, RICP®, will explain the same investment management principles that professional advisors use to balance growth, manage risk, and generate reliable income—and how those strategies apply within the TSP, including the plan’s specific limitations and the new Roth conversion rule regarding non-Roth eligible funds. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of both the opportunities and constraints that influence their long-term retirement income security. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Please join Wes Battle and us on Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn how to use your TSP as a tool for long-term financial security. Proudly sponsored by Financial Advantage Associates, Inc.