Understanding the Difference Between Money Market Funds and Money Market Accounts
These are some important things to know about money market accounts.
Q&A
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
Annual Leave Payout Taxed at 40%?!
Federal employees with a large annual leave payout at retirement could be surprised with a large tax bill if they do not plan properly.
Am I Taking Too Much Risk With My TSP?
A retired federal employee wants to know if her TSP account is invested too aggressively.
Can I Retire at MRA?
A federal employee asks if it is possible to retire at age 57 given his financial situation.
Can We Double Our TSP in 10 Years?
Can your TSP account be doubled in 10 years? An analysis of one couple’s situation evaluates the possibility.
Federal Employee Retention Pay and a Promotion
What is retention pay? When is it terminated? What if an employee on retention pay receives a promotion?
Who Invented the Government Shutdown?
When does the government shutdown? The answer dates back to 1980.
The TSP’s G Fund: What You Need to Know
How is the G Fund interest rate calculated? If inflation takes off, will money invested in the G fund earn a higher interest rate?
Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?
I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?
Why Do I Not Get a COLA Until Age 62?
Why is there no cost of living adjustment (COLA) until age 62?
