Have You Checked Your Social Security Statement for Errors?
What should you do if you find errors in your Social Security statement? The author lists some suggestions and also highlights the need to periodically check your statements.
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.
Bill Would Let Some Federal Employees Buy Earlier Retirement
New legislation would allow federal employees who worked in temporary status to pay the difference up front in order to retire earlier.
Which States Have the Highest Income Tax Rates?
A new report breaks down income tax rates by state. Which states are likely to be best for retirees?
Emotional Investing: Another View
The “rational” choice in investing is the one that produces the best financial gain. However, the author says your emotions play a valid role in the process.
Marrying Before or After Your Federal Retirement: Pros vs. Cons
I’m retiring in a few years and I’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m not married. What are the pros and cons of marrying before or after retirement?
Is Common Sense All You Need to Plan Your Retirement?
I’ve read about what to do with my TSP after retirement, but I believe all we can do is use common sense and hope that our money will grow and last.
Strategies For Managing The TSP Through A Turbulent Market
The stock market was on a tear last year but has become more volatile recently. How do you plan an investment strategy amid the turmoil?
Second-Litter Subsidy Says A Lot About Social Security
The author says a little used feature of Social Security says a lot about the program’s coming crisis. It may cost future retirees nearly 1/2 trillion in benefits.
Can I Estimate What My Monthly CSRS and Social Security Payments Will Be?
I’m confused about my 35 years of CSRS Offset and Social Security pensions. Can I estimate how much will I get in monthly pensions from both?
Don’t Let Your Emotions Take Control of Sound Financial Planning
Volatility in the stock market has been increasing. How can you avoid letting your emotions get in the way of your retirement plans?
