The Impact of Your Retirement Date on TSP Contributions
Retiring at month’s end may affect TSP contributions if you miss your last paycheck. Plan ahead to meet yearly limits before retiring.
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.
Can You Retire With $800k In Your TSP?
Is an $800,000 TSP balance enough for a federal employee to retire? Here is how to decide.
Retiring Early as a Federal Employee: Not Easy, But Definitely Possible
Dreaming of early retirement as a federal employee? Discover key strategies to maximize benefits and retire on your terms—challenges included, solutions ahead!
Best Hidden Tax Savings for Federal Employees
These are six important tax savings opportunities for federal employees.
3 Big Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Make (and How to Avoid Them)
These are 3 common and costly mistakes federal employees make when it comes to retirement planning.
The TSP Risk That Can Wreck Your Retirement — And How to Avoid It
Retiring soon? Discover why your favorite TSP funds could jeopardize your plans—and the simple strategy to stay in control of your future.
The $60,000 Question: How to Fund Big Retirement Expenses Without Wrecking Your Tax Plan
What lessons can be gleaned from a former federal employee’s home renovation project about tax-efficient withdrawals in retirement?
Is VERA as Good as Normal Retirement for Federal Employees?
A VERA offers federal employees early retirement with benefits but comes with trade-offs, so it must be weighed carefully.
TSP to Roth IRA: What Federal Employees Need to Know
When converting TSP funds into a Roth IRA, there is an extra step federal employees can take which may offer some advantages.
Contribute to Your Health Savings Account for Future Long Term Care and Medicare Premiums
HSAs offer a number of advantages for long-term savings. Why are most accounts kept in cash?
