3 Essential Tax Planning Strategies for Federal Retirees
Paying taxes is never fun, but there are ways to minimize your tax burden. These are three important ones that apply to federal employees.
Month: October 2020
OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”
OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.
Amidst Volatility, One TSP Fund Up More than 10%
Despite dramatic ups and downs, one TSP stock fund is up more than 10% in 2020.
White House Drops an F Bomb on the Career Civil Service
A recent Executive Order creates a new category of federal employees, but is it legal? The author provides an analysis.
Lawmakers Push for 3% COLA in 2021
Legislation has been introduced to provide a higher COLA to retirees in 2021.
Second Fund Manager Contract Awarded for TSP
The FRTIB has awarded the second of two fund manager contracts for four of the TSP’s core funds.
Creating a New Class of Federal Employees
A new executive order has been issued creating a new hiring schedule to make make it faster and easier to hire and fire some federal employees.
Why Isn’t the Roth TSP More Popular?
Data from the TSP show that the Roth option is far less popular than the traditional. The author discusses why this may be the case.
A Detailed Look at 2021 FEHB Premiums
OPM has provided some detailed data regarding 2021 FEHB premiums to help in preparing for the 2020 Open Season.
Downsizing for Retirement
Do you plan on downsizing your home after retiring? These are some considerations in weighing this decision.
