10 Retirement Budget Traveling Tips
Traveling on a retirement budget can be fun and affordable. These are some tips to help you plan your next trip.
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.
Calculating the 2020 COLA
We do not yet know the COLA amount for 2020 but the latest data available is now in.
Tracking the 2020 COLA
How is the COLA looking for Social Security recipients in 2020? The latest inflation data provide some insight.
The 3 Big Retirement Myths That Could Wreck Your Plans
These are three common mistakes federal employees can make that harm their retirement plans.
The Retirement Math Problem
Taxes are expected to rise as the government continues to increase spending. These are some tax planning strategies to consider to protect yourself now.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Stays Steady in July
How did OPM’s retirement backlog fare in July 2019? Here are the latest statistics from the agency.
Evaluating an LEO or ATC Contract Position
Some federal employees have the option of moving to a contract position at retirement. Here are some considerations in weighing this option.
Your Retirement Income: Will WEP be Repealed?
Another bill has been introduced to eliminate the WEP. What are the chances of this provision actually being repealed?
What is Significant About Age 59.5 as a Federal Employee?
What does reaching age 59.5 mean in terms of your retirement benefits as a federal employee?
TSP G Fund: ‘Safe’ Is Not ‘Without Risk’
The G Fund is considered the safest of the TSP funds, but being “safe” does not mean there are no risks of losing money.
