2020 Medicare Part B Premiums Announced
How much will Medicare Part B premiums increase in 2020?
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.
2020 TSP Contribution Limits Announced
The IRS has announced the 2020 contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Reverses Course in October
Despite a small decline in September, OPM’s retirement backlog did a full reversal in October.
What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?
Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.
Will I Outlive My Retirement Funds?
Do you have enough saved to retire? While there is no easy answer to this question, the author lists three questions to ask to help you begin planning.
Federal Retirees Get a 1.6 % COLA for 2020. No One is Applauding
The COLA for 2020 has been met with a tepid response. The author explains how it is calculated as well as prospects for seeing higher future COLAs.
Social Security, the WEP, and Fairness
The author critiques a proposed WEP reform bill and offers alternate solutions to the problem posed by the WEP.
Don’t Wait Until Age 70 to Access Your TSP
Should you wait to take withdrawals from your TSP account? The author looks at why you may not want to.
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Can you retire on a $1 million in savings? The author looks at what it takes to maintain your current lifestyle after retirement.
3 Big Retirement Regrets
Are you ready to retire? How will you spend your time when you get there? Planning properly now will help ensure you have a more enjoyable retirement.
