TSP Contribution Limits Unchanged in 2016
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the annual contribution limits for the Thrift Savings Plan and other similar retirement/pension plan contributions for 2016, most of which are unchanged from 2015.
Author: Ian Smith
Legislation Introduced to Provide a 2.9% COLA in 2016
Legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal retirees and Social Security recipients a 2.9% COLA in 2016.
Comparing Self Plus One and Self Plus Family Annuitant Rules
Are you considering enrolling in the new Self Plus One option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program this open season? New guidance from the Office of Personnel Management outlines the differences in annuitant rules between the Self Plus One and Self Plus Family coverage options.
Retiring in 2015? Be Careful During Open Season
Are you a federal employee covered under FEHB and planning to retire at the end of 2015? If so, this new memo from the Office of Personnel Management has some important information you will want to know about.
Government Hiring Disabled Individuals in Record Numbers
A new report from the Office of Personnel Management shows that the federal government is well on its way to meet the president’s goal of hiring 100,000 disabled individuals within five years.
57% of Federal Employees Are Satisfied with Their Pay
The Office of Personnel Management has released the full results from the 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. Responses indicate that federal employees are increasingly satisfied with their pay.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Medicare Premium Increase
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to prevent a potential 52% in Medicare Part B premiums.
Does Dave Ramsey Recommend Rolling Over Your TSP to an IRA?
What is Dave Ramsey’s advice about doing a TSP rollover to an IRA after retirement?
Despite 10% Reduction, Retirement Claims Backlog Still at Almost 15k
The number of new claims received by the Office of Personnel Management in September was the lowest number in months which allowed the outstanding backlog to be reduced by 10%, however, OPM still missed its own estimate for the month.
