Annual Pay Raise vs. COLA: How Are They Different?
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between a COLA for federal retirees and a pay raise for federal employees. Here is a summary of the differences.
Dallen Haws
What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.
Greed, Fear, and Your TSP Account
Stock market volatility can cause people to go to extremes in their investing. The author discusses what this means for federal employees and their TSP accounts.
The Worst Way to Save $80,000
Is “market timing” with your TSP a good strategy? Even if you have occasional success, the author points out that there are still big downsides.
Leaving Federal Employment Before You Are Eligible to Retire
What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire?
Federal Employees Have it Good
Federal employees may not always think of themselves as lucky, but as the author points out, there are some perks to being a member of the federal workforce.
Essential Things to Know Before You Take the TSP Annuity Option
The TSP offers an annuity you can use in retirement, but the author cautions there are some downsides to this option.
How Medicare and FEHB Work Together
Should federal employees enroll in Medicare if they are covered by FEHB? These are some important considerations.
What is Your Relationship with Money?
What are your feelings about money? The author says how you use this important tool can help you achieve your life goals.
