Protecting Your Spouse: The FERS Survivor Benefit Decision Explained
FERS survivor benefits can permanently affect your spouse’s income and health coverage. Here’s what federal employees need to consider before retiring.
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: A New Series for Federal Employees
Federal retirement planning extends well beyond healthcare. This new series explores how housing, spending patterns, and timing shape your finances for decades.
House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan
House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.
Recession-Proofing Your TSP: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Retirement Security
Federal retirees can use a bucket system strategy to protect their short- and long-term retirement savings in the TSP during market downturns.
TSP vs. Fidelity and Vanguard: A $1 Million Retirement Case Study
Should you keep your TSP or roll it over to Fidelity or Vanguard? A $1 million case study reveals the real trade-offs for federal retirees.
184,532 TSP Millionaires Prove the Power of Consistent Saving
Despite a Q1 dip, nearly 185K TSP millionaires prove the TSP is still a powerful long-term savings program for federal employees.
FLRA’s New Union Dues Rule Faces Legal Test: Right Policy, Wrong Process?
A new FLRA rule eases canceling union dues. Unions dislike it and may win in court if judges find the agency violated APA rulemaking.
Dodging the RMD Tax Trap: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Smarter Withdrawals
RMDs require retirees to withdraw from pre-tax accounts, risking higher taxes. These are some tips for federal employees to avoid future tax burdens.
Leaving Your Estate to Charity? Rethink your Roth Conversion Strategy
If you plan to leave retirement assets to charity, Roth conversions may cost you more in taxes. Learn smarter strategies for charitable federal employees.
New Letter Highlights Frustration With OPM’s Handling of Federal Retirement Applications
Four Congressmen are pressing OPM for answers about reported processing delays stemming from the recent surge in the retirement claims backlog.
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