Pay & Benefits
TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
Retirement
Stay informed with the latest federal employee retirement news, including updates on FERS and CSRS, retirement eligibility rules, OPM retirement processing, and TSP performance as it relates to long‑term retirement planning. This category covers annual COLA updates, TSP news, survivor benefits, military service credit, retirement application guidance, and major OPM policy changes or federal legislation that could affect federal retirement benefits. Find clear, timely information to help current and former federal employees navigate retirement planning, benefit calculations, and post‑retirement considerations.
Retirement
Federal Retirement Strategy: Social Security Payments by Age
Discover key retirement milestones for federal employees to optimize Social Security benefits and ensure a secure retirement.
Retirement
Bridging the Retirement Gap: Smart Strategies for Federal Employees
These are some strategies federal employees can use to bridge the income gap between early FERS retirement and Social Security.
Retirement
Navigating RMDs: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Managing Retirement Withdrawals
Learn how to manage Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to minimize tax impacts in retirement.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50,000 in December as Federal Workforce Shrinks
The OPM retirement backlog grew again in December, but the data show that the new digital system is improving processing times.
Retirement
Is the TSP Emergency Withdrawal Act a Lifeline or a Long-Term Risk?
A new proposed bill would let federal employees make penalty-free TSP withdrawals in certain situations, but it may have an important downside.
Retirement
What Are the Best Dates to Retire in 2026?
These are ideal retirement dates for federal employees planning to retire in 2026.
Pay & Benefits
Market Jitters Hit TSP Returns in December—What Matters for the Full Year
November data show TSP participants moving modest amounts from stock funds, signaling caution despite strong TSP returns for stock funds in 2025.
Retirement
Your Top Federal Retirement Questions, Answered
These are key tips for federal employees planning retirement, from timing retirement to managing benefits and income.
Retirement
FERS SRS: Annuity Supplement for Survivors
One of the lesser known benefits under FERS is the Special Retirement Supplement spousal benefit. How does it work?