Retirement
What’s the Real Value of a TSP and FERS Annuity?
The majority of federal employees will not retire with over $1 million in the TSP, however, the author says there are ways to generate equivalent income via other…
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
Can I Contribute to an IRA if I’m Fully Funding My TSP Account?
I’ve been told that I cannot contribute to an IRA for either 2015 or 2016 if I’m fully funding my TSP account; is that true?
Retirement
How Did TSP Investors Prepare for the March Stock Market Rebound?
TSP investors withdrew money from the TSP stock funds in February, just in time for a significant rebound in these funds in March.
Federal Workforce News
OPM Gets Some Reprieve from Influx of New Retirement Applications
After a massive influx of new retirement applications in January and February, OPM finally got a break in March and was able to make some headway on reducing…
Retirement
Will There be a Super Saver TSP Program in Your Future?
The author describes a retirement savings benefit outlined in the tax code that can dramatically boost one's ability to save for retirement.
Retirement
Returning to 1933? How Are Your TSP Funds Performing in 2016?
The stock market made its biggest quarterly comeback since 1933 according to one recent headline. How did your TSP stock funds do in March?
Retirement
What Are Your Retirement Dreams?
Actuaries tell us that a 55 year old can expect to live another 30 years. How will you spend those days after you leave the workforce? The author…
Pay & Benefits
Is a Change to a ‘High-Five’ Calculation Likely to Happen?
I’ve heard rumors that Congress will be changing how our retirement is computed by mandating a “high-five” calculation, rather than a high-three. Is this likely to happen and,…
Retirement
Disability: Total or Occupational?
There is a difference between total and occupational disability for federal employees as they apply to work requirements benefits.
Retirement
IRS Reminds Retirees of April 1 Deadline to Begin Required Retirement Plan Distributions
The Internal Revenue Service said in a statement Monday that taxpayers who turned 70½ during 2015 must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) in most cases from Individual…