Federal employees seeking the best retirement plan need to understand the differences between CSRS and FERS. This guide covers the traditional pension of CSRS and the three components of FERS, including Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan. Evaluate your options based on risk and use tools such as the Federal Retirement Estimator to help you plan for the future. https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/csrs-vs-fers