A Bucket of Coronavirus
Worries about the coronavirus have pushed the stock market into correction territory. Would a “bucket strategy” help retirees with funds in the TSP?
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.
Best Places for Federal Employees to Retire in 2020
Where do you plan to live after retirement? The author spotlights some of the locations from the 2020 best places to retire list.
Saving Solely in the TSP Can be Bad
The TSP is a great option for saving for retirement, but the author says that using it for all savings needs can create tax consequences.
Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block
While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.
Applying for FERS Disability Retirement: Overcoming Procrastination
Do you find yourself procrastinating on your FERS Disability Retirement application? The author interviews an expert for ideas on how to overcome procrastination.
Bloomberg’s Plan for Social Security
The author analyzes details of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s plan for Social Security.
New TSP Annuity COLA Computation Rate Coming in March
TSP annuities will have a new formula used to calculate their cost of living adjustments starting this spring.
Two Practical Steps to Conquer the Retirement Unknowns
Shifting from work to retirement is a big change. These are some ideas to help make the transition.
2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS
A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.
More Federal Employees Retired at End of 2019 Than in Recent Years
According to OPM’s latest retirement data, the number of federal employees that retired at the end of 2019 was higher than in recent years.
