Retirement Backlog Shows Slight Improvement in August
OPM made a modest improvement to the retirement backlog in August thanks to an uptick in claims processing.
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.
The Top 9 TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Make
Have you ever made any of these mistakes with your TSP? The author lists some common pitfalls to avoid to maximize your retirement savings.
Fixing Social Security by Ending it
The author says that making Social Security into a welfare program is like fixing a hole in the wall by calling it a window.
Surviving Spouse Benefit: What Kind of Income Would Your Spouse Like?
The author says that federal retirees can wind up paying more taxes than they have to due to misunderstanding available survivor benefit options.
What Kind of Financial Advisor is Best?
What types of financial advisors are there, and which one is best? As the author explains, it ultimately depends on your needs.
Should I Buy Back Military Time?
Should you buy back military time? The author provides an analysis.
Could I Do Better Investing My Annuity Contributions?
Could a federal employee under FERS wind up with more money investing his annuity contributions? The author provides an analysis.
The FERS Earnings Test
Are you planning to retire before full Social Security retirement age? Be aware of these earnings tests under FERS.
What It Means To Be FERS RAE Or FERS FRAE
You’ve likely heard of the FERS retirement system, but what is FERS RAE and FERS FRAE? These are the key differences.
Could the Typical Fed Benefit from Capital Gains Reform?
A proposal is on the table to modify the capital gains tax. How likely is it to pass and what could it mean for your retirement savings?
