Retirement
TSP Returns Mostly Flat in August
How did your TSP investments perform in August? The latest monthly returns show many of the TSP funds experienced relatively little change.
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
Understanding How Medicare Coordinates with FEHB
The author explains Medicare's four parts and how they overlap with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
Retirement
How is the 2016 FERS Annuity Supplement Calculated?
The author provides a basic explanation of how the FERS annuity supplement is calculated as well as why a federal employee would want to make the calculations.
Retirement
Required Minimum Distributions and Your IRA
How do required minimum distributions work with your traditional IRA? Here are some key facts for you to know.
Retirement
FERS 3-Legged Stool vs FERS Recliner: Where Will You Sit?
The author outlines key components of the FERS system you will need to have a successful retirement.
Q&A
Can Career Complacency Cause Retirement Regret?
I am a 42 year old GS-10 FERS employee with 12 years of service. As long as I work at least 30 years and put 5% into the…
Federal Workforce News
The 80% Rule: How to Achieve Your Desired Retirement Lifestyle
How do you determine how much money you will need in retirement? A lot depends on the retirement lifestyle that you desire. The author discusses the "80% rule"…
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows 15% in July
OPM's backlog of retirement applications grow by 15% in July. A quick look at some historical data reveals that this was a predictable event.
Retirement
10 Critical Coordinates for Navigating FERS Retirement (Part 3)
Are you taking full advantage of the benefits available to you as a federal employee under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)? In his final article in this…
Q&A
Questions and Answers About the Upcoming FEGLI Open Season
These are some questions and answers that cover basic facts about FEGLI as well as considerations for federal employees who may be wondering what actions they should take…