Should You Enroll in Medicare if you Have an FEHB Plan?
Should you add Medicare to your FEHB insurance in retirement? These are the various parts of Medicare to know about when weighing this option.
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.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Tops 18k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM broke through the 18,000 mark in November.
Managing Your TSP: Asset Allocation
The author discusses one of four investment principles and its importance to your TSP: asset allocation.
TSP Releases End of Year Processing Schedule
The TSP has provided the 2019 end of year processing schedule for plan participants.
Managing Your TSP: Determine Your Investor Profile
What is your profile as a TSP investor? As the author explains, knowing this can help you with meeting your retirement goals.
Budgeting for Retirement
Do you know what your expenses will be in retirement? Putting together a budget can help you plan for this phase of your life.
3 Joys of Retirement from the Federal Government
Have you thought about how you will spend your time after retirement? The author provides three suggestions that many retirees often find fulfilling.
Does Political Drama in Washington Impact Your Federal Retirement?
Political drama can cause shifts in the stock market. Should this cause federal employees to worry about their retirement savings?
Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
Why the F Fund is the Rodney Dangerfield of the TSP
The F Fund is an often forgotten investment option in the TSP. The author describes how it might fit into your portfolio.
