Is a ‘Herd Mentality’ Damaging Feds’ Retirement Dreams?
If you “follow the herd” when investing, it can potentially lead you astray from reaching your retirement goals. The author explains how this can happen.
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.
Annual COLA Inching Toward 2% for January 2018
The COLA increase for 2018 is edging higher. Here is an outlook for the 2018 COLA and proposals that could impact your current and future federal retirement.
Federal Employee Pension, G Fund Used to Avoid Government Default
The debt ceiling for the Federal Government has been reached and it is using accounting techniques to keep paying its bills. Federal employees are helping to fund the “extraordinary measures” now in effect.
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Their Retirement Benefits?
I’m worried about recent proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits. Is there anything federal employees can do to prevent this from happening?
Should You Opt Into the New Blended Retirement System?
The Thrift Savings Plan has provided information to help military service members decide if they should move to the new Blended Retirement System.
The 7 Biggest Risks to Federal Retirees
The author outlines seven areas on which to focus as part of your retirement planning process.
What Effect Will a TSP Loan Have on My Ability to Withdraw Funds After I Retire?
I will be retiring at the end of this year and I have a TSP loan. What effect will this have on my ability to withdraw funds from my TSP once I retire?
2.1% COLA in 2018?
One organization estimates the COLA for 2018 will be 2.1%.
OPM Slowly Chipping Away at Retirement Backlog
The Office of Personnel Management was able to make a marked reduction in its outstanding backlog of retirement applications in May.
Should I Retire Now to Take the Supplemental Payment?
I meet requirements for immediate retirement from Federal service. One thing I don’t want to lose is the supplemental payment until 62. Should I retire now?
