Retirement
News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.
How to Get Reimbursement With a BCBS Medical Account
Current or retired federal employees under FEHB can get reimbursements for Medicare Part B premiums in some instances.
Are You Ready To Retire?
Retirement is a big time of transition for federal employees. These are some considerations in planning for this next chapter of your life.
How Much Does Dave Ramsey Say You Can Spend in Retirement?
How much can you withdraw from your nest egg in retirement? The author shares his analysis of some of Dave Ramsey’s advice.
Inflation Jumps to 5% Annual Increase: Latest COLA Estimate for 2022
Inflation is increasing more than expected. The May inflation rate was 5% over a 12-month period. What does this mean for the annual COLA?
Retirement Backlog Continues to Improve After Peaking in March
The retirement backlog at OPM has been slowly improving over the last two months.
Medicare Isn’t Free
Even if you are on Medicare in retirement, you will need to budget accordingly for your health care costs.
How a Military Deposit Affects Your Retirement
How does a military deposit affect your retirement, and should you buy back your military time?
Retired and Working? Reconsider Your FEHB Coverage
Federal retirees who decide to work have a unique opportunity to use their FEHB coverage to help reduce their taxable income.
When Should a Married Couple Avoid Delaying Social Security?
As the author illustrates, when each spouse begins drawing Social Security can have a significant impact on the other’s benefits.