The Need for Tax-Efficient Retirement Strategies
Have you thought about what your tax bill may be at retirement? These are some strategies available to federal employees to offset a future tax burden.
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 Reduces Retirement Backlog 6.6% in April
OPM made a slight improvement to the outstanding retirement backlog in April to bring the total below 18,000.
How To Keep Your FEHB (Health Insurance) When You Retire
In order to carry FEHB coverage into retirement, you must meet these requirements. The author also addresses some questions federal employees are likely to have.
Choosing the Correct Survivor Annuity Option
There are three survivor annuity options for FERS employees. The author explains the differences and whether life insurance can serve as a replacement.
You Need More Than Just Social Security for a Comfortable Retirement
The SSA says that Social Security is not meant to replace all of your income in retirement; therefore, it’s also critical to do your own saving.
Life After Retirement
What are your plans for spending your time after retirement? The author tells his story of how he became a published author after his federal career.
It’s Not Too Late to Contribute to an IRA for 2017
If you haven’t made a contribution to an IRA for the 2017 tax year, there is still time.
Social Security’s Future in English
Will Social Security be there for Millenials in retirement? The author isn’t very optimistic about the possibility.
OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog 23% in March
After two months of large increases in its retirement backlog, OPM made significant progress in March to reverse the trend.
5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Financial House
What is your plan for retirement? The author lists some tips to help you make sure you are on the right track.
