Retirement
Expanding Withdrawal Choices and Investment Options Within the TSP
The Thrift Savings Plan has announced that it will be adding more investment and withdrawal options to its lineup of funds. The author discusses the details of some…
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.
Federal Workforce News
OPM Makes Noticeable Improvement in Reducing Retirement Backlog in April
OPM was able to process many more retirement applications in April than it received, helping to put a sizable dent in the outstanding backlog. Here are the latest…
Retirement
Digging into TSP Data – How the Funds Are Performing
How do the TSP funds perform against the indexes that they track? How has the G fund performed for investors compared to various types of Treasury notes? Which…
Retirement
What is Worse Than No COLA? A Small COLA
What are the prospects for a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2017 and what are the implications for federal retirees? The author looks at the current situation.
Retirement
Fewer Americans Are Enjoying Retirement
A recent study shows that, over the last several years, Americans are generally reporting less overall satisfaction with retirement.
Retirement
How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Records?
What tax related documents do you need to keep, and for how long do you need to keep them? Here are some suggestions.
Retirement
Social Security And The Wall Street Hobgoblins
The author says that of all of the ideas offered by politicians regarding Social Security, privatization is among the worst.
Retirement
State Fiscal Problems Threaten Higher Taxes On Federal Pensions
Federal retirees depend on their federal civil service annuity for much of their retirement income, but states facing financial problems may be looking to public sector pensions as…
Retirement
New Guide Shows You How States Will Tax Your Annuity
A new guide from NARFE gives federal employees an overview of state tax rates and how each state treats retirement income with respect to taxation.
Q&A
What are the ‘House Rules’ for Paying Off a Home Prior to Federal Retirement?
I am a FERS employee that has reached my Minimum Retirement Age. Is it wise to pay off our mortgage before I retire?