Smile TSP Investors! TSP Returns Rocket Up in April
TSP performance saw a surge in April 2026, with stock funds posting rare double-digit gains amid market relief and strong earnings, but risks still loom.
Congress Finally Resolves DHS Funding Impasse
The partial government shutdown within the Department of Homeland Security is finally over.
Should You Take the Federal Buyout? A Guide to VERA and VSIP in 2026
A VERA or VSIP offer can seem like a golden ticket, but early retirement comes with permanent reductions to your pension, TSP, and Social Security.
Performance Appraisal: Draining the Swamp?
The latest step in implementing changes for schedule policy/career classification employees is a new OPM memo addressing performance appraisal.
The Retirement Spending Smile: Why Expenses Fall—and Then Rise Again
Research shows retirement spending doesn’t simply decline—it dips in the middle years, then rises again. Here’s what that means for your financial plan.
How Does the TSP Grow? Multi-Billion Dollar Yearly Rollovers Are Significant
The TSP draws billions in annual rollovers, with most using a rollover concierge service as federal employees consolidate 401(k) and IRA assets.
Understanding the FERS Supplement Before Social Security Begins
The FERS Supplement bridges the income gap for federal retirees before age 62. Learn who qualifies, how it’s calculated, and how to plan for when it ends.
TSP Roth Conversions: What Everyone Gets Wrong
TSP now allows in-plan Roth conversions, but mistakes can trigger higher taxes, Medicare costs, and penalties. Smart planning avoids the lifetime tax bomb.
Your 2027 Federal Pay Raise: What is the Likely Outcome?
Trump’s 2027 budget omits a 2027 federal pay raise. FedSmith shows economics outweigh politics over 56 years, suggesting a small pay raise is likely, not a freeze.
OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal
Comments submitted on OPM’s proposed rule to collect federal employee health data indicate concerns about privacy risks or potential misuse.
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