Will You Continue to Get Social Security Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Will the coronavirus interrupt Social Security payments? Here’s what the SSA says.
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.
TSP Distribution Rules and the Coronavirus Don’t Mix
The author says that the new TSP distribution rules can exacerbate losses in a stock market downturn.
WEP Repeal Legislation Introduced in the Senate
A companion bill to previously introduced legislation that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision has been introduced in the Senate.
FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement
How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.
Fundamentals of Favorable Financial Fundamentals
When financial experts talk about economic “fundamentals” favoring positive growth for your long-term retirement savings, to what are they referring?
Will Social Security Catch the Flu?
The author says that the Coronavirus is the type of economic event that could change the path of Social Security.
Do I Buy TSP Stock Funds, Sell, or Ignore the Market?
Do you follow stock prices every day? Will this help or hurt your financial (and physical) health?
Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments
A bill has passed Congress to protect people receiving payments under FERS or CSRS from fraud by a person receiving the payment on behalf of the retiree.
Should You Roll Over Your TSP Into an IRA?
Should you roll your TSP into an IRA after you leave federal service? The author offers some pros and cons to consider.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Starting to Recover from January Spike
Despite a large number of new claims in February, OPM was able to start reducing the retirement backlog after seeing it grow in January.
