Can I Contribute to Both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA in the Same Year?
Can I contribute the max to my Roth TSP and also $6,000 to a Roth IRA in the same year?
Q&A
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
What Impact Does the Continuing Resolution Have on the 2022 Federal Pay Raise?
Will the continuing resolution have an impact on the 2022 federal pay raise for federal employees?
Surviving a Financial ‘Bear Attack’
A recent retired federal employee is worried about the stock market drop and asks what he can do to protect his retirement savings.
Coronavirus Pandemic Whistleblowing for Federal Employees
Some federal employees may consider whistleblowing if they feel agencies are putting them at undue risk from the coronavirus. These are some things to consider.
When Might We See Imperial County Get Locality Pay?
What are the chances of Imperial County being added as a new pay locality next year?
Can Congress Overturn an OPM Reclassification Decision?
Is there any precedent for employees “winning” reclassification of their position via legal/political means?
Am I Allowed to Contribute to Both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?
Can I contribute to both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?
Why Are the New Locality Pay Increases So Small?
I was shocked by the small pay increases under the new locality areas. Am I missing something?
When Do I Begin Receiving the FERS Annuity Supplement?
I just received my first interim FERS payment. When can I expect to begin receiving the supplement?
