Retirement
Groups Urge Lawmakers to Combat Rising Medicare Part B Premiums
Numerous organizations recently sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to find a way to ease the burden of expected rising Medicare part B premiums in 2017 to…
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
Best and Worst TSP Returns in 2016
All but one TSP fund had positive returns in September. Here are the best and worst performing funds so far in 2016.
Retirement
How to Fix OPM’s Backlog Problem
What lies at the core of OPM's retirement backlog? The author explains the most glaring problem he sees with the situation and what can be done to solve…
Retirement
Federal Retirement Lone Rangers: Do They Need a Fiduciary Tonto?
The author notes that despite his handle, the original Lone Ranger didn’t actually ride alone. He had the assistance of Tonto, his trusted companion. Federal employees considering planning…
Retirement
Where Can I Find Good Information on Retirement?
Where can I find good information on federal retirement? This is a common question many federal employees have. The author provides some suggestions.
Retirement
Chances Increase for Small COLA in 2017
There is some good news for readers who may be hoping for any COLA increase in January.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees and Retirees Face Hard Choices With Rising Premiums
Federal employees and retirees will face a series of difficult decisions over the next month as they think about funding their benefit contributions in the midst of rising…
Retirement
Changing to Elderly Index for COLA Calculation Will Be Insignificant
Legislation would change the COLA calculation for Social Security and federal retirees to the CPI-E index. It would also benefit those collecting spousal benefits.
Retirement
Constructing a Retirement Income Plan
The author outlines some of the most crucial sources of retirement income for federal employees.
Retirement
Newly Re-Elected NARFE Leaders Face a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Rising Premiums Hitting Federal Retirees
Federal retirees could be facing a "perfect storm" of events that could collectively cause costs for their benefits to rise sharply in 2017. NARFE has been campaigning to…