Retirement
TSP Balance Milestones: Are You on Track for Your Retirement Goals?
How does your TSP balance compare with that of other federal employees? Knowing this benchmark can help with your retirement planning.
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.
Retirement
Demystifying Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): What You Need to Know
Learn when to take RMDs, how to calculate them, and key IRA vs. TSP differences to optimize retirement planning.
Retirement
Sick Leave vs. Annual Leave: Which Is More Valuable to Federal Employees in Retirement?
Unused sick leave boosts your pension; annual leave gives a lump-sum payout. Federal employees must plan wisely for maximum retirement benefits.
Federal Workforce News
Rising Limits, Rising Opportunities: What 2026 Means for Your TSP and IRA Contributions
The 2026 TSP contribution limit is increasing significantly. Here is what you can expect for your retirement savings next year.
Retirement
Military Survivor Benefits Plan vs. FERS Survivor’s Annuity: Understanding the Benefits for Spouses and Retirees
What are the differences in the Military Survivor Benefits Plan and FERS survivor's annuity?
Retirement
Navigating Roth Conversions Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The OBBBA extends lower tax rates, easing Roth conversions. These are some important considerations for federal employees.
Retirement
Maximizing Your Federal Pension: Is It Worth Delaying Retirement?
Deciding between early retirement or working longer? Discover key factors, financial impacts, and personal insights to help federal employees choose wisely.
Retirement
October 2025 Retirement Claims Spike Drives OPM Retirement Backlog to Highest Level Since 2022
October 2025 saw a record surge in OPM retirement claims, driving the backlog to the highest level since 2022 amid ongoing modernization efforts.
Retirement
Top 10 Questions About RMDs
These are 10 frequently asked questions about required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Retirement
Maximize Your Marriage Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide to Spousal IRAs
Learn how to boost retirement readiness with Spousal IRAs, an ideal tool for couples with unequal incomes.