Q&A
Can I ‘Double Up’ My TSP Contributions If I Retire During the Year I Turn 70 and a Half?
I will turn 70 at the end of 2017 and was contemplating retiring at the end of that year. If I delay retirement until June 30, 2018 (the…
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.
Q&A
Why Would I Have to Pay More Than $134 in Medicare Part B Premiums?
I was told by a colleague of mine that she has to pay more than the $134 Medicare Part B premium. Why is this the case?
Pay & Benefits
The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees
The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.
Q&A
Are There Any Proposed Cuts to Benefits of Retired Federal Employees?
I am a federal employee who is already retired under CSRS. Are there any proposals for retirement changes that would impact those of us who have already left…
Retirement
Proposed Retirement Changes for Federal Employees
Changes are likely to occur in the federal retirement program. Here are some probable proposals that would impact current and future federal retirees.
Retirement
The I Fund and Its Role in Your TSP Portfolio
International stocks have recently been underperforming American stocks. Does this mean federal employees should avoid the I Fund?
Retirement
Buyouts and Early Outs
The author provides some general information about early outs and buyouts along with questions federal employees should ask themselves if they are considering taking one of these.
Retirement
Financial Fitness: Your New Year’s Resolution
For many people, the new year represents a fresh start. The author provides some suggestions on how to develop long lasting financial goals to put you on a…
Retirement
What The Latest Social Security Numbers Mean to You
The author suggests that the consequences of Social Security will arrive much sooner than the experts are predicting and says that we may actually have to repay the…
Retirement
OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog Nearly 6% in December
OPM made an almost 6% reduction in its backlog of outstanding retirement claims to close out 2016.