Top commentaries of 2016 address retirement, workforce concerns

Federal News Radio looks back at the 10 most popular commentaries of 2016.

10. 53 percent of feds don’t believe they will achieve their desired retirement destination

By Randy Silvey, president, Silverlight Financial

In a new survey hosted by Federal News Radio and Silver Light Financial, 557 federal employees revealed discouraging evidence concerning their retirement outlook.

When asked how they would rate their overall understanding of federal retirement benefits, less than 33 percent felt they were “well” informed, and only 5.95 percent felt “fully informed.”

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Turk, left, and Pfc. Fernando Rey, fire support Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, deconflict a digital fire mission in support of exercise Burmese Chase aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 27, 2023. The purpose of this training is to communicate with allied nations over the advanced field artillery tactical data system through the artillery systems cooperation agreement and variable message format. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral exercise that includes training on integration of ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

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