Debating Privatizing Social Security
Two writers debate the pros and cons of privatizing Social Security. The author summarizes their positions and offers his analysis.
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 Disability Retirements: As a Practical Matter
Filing a Federal Disability Retirement application can be a cumbersome process. The author provides some potential pitfalls to watch for and some suggestions of how to handle an initial application denial.
How Your Investment Risk Tolerance Can Impact Your TSP Savings
The author describes the importance of investment risk as it relates to your TSP portfolio.
International Fund Tops TSP Fund Returns in March
The I fund finished ahead of other TSP funds in March and for the first quarter of the year.
Are Federal Agencies Required to Offer Retirement Seminars?
Are federal agencies required to offer retirement training seminars to their employees?
How TSP Planning Changed for Public Safety Officers
Special Provisions federal employees who have a mandatory retirement age face unique retirement planning challenges, but fortunately there is a relatively new TSP law that can help.
Challenges for Social Security Under a New Administration
2016 was a great year for Social Security, however, the author says that this doesn’t mean President Trump has an easy job of balancing Social Security for the next four years.
Finding the Best Places for Federal Employees to Retire
As retirement nears, you may want to consider relocating. These are some states that offer some of the better options for retirees.
How To Get Back Into a Hot Stock Market
The stock market has been on a tear, setting numerous record highs in the last several weeks. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, how do you know the best time to get back into the market?
Can Roth TSP Withdrawals Be Taxed?
Could funds in your Roth TSP be taxed when you withdraw them? The answer is “yes, if you are not careful.”
