Retirement
Legislation Introduced to Provide a 2.9% COLA in 2016
Legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal retirees and Social Security recipients a 2.9% COLA in 2016.
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.
Leadership
Smart Money Moves for Feds
Federal employees work in many different fields and enjoy a variety of benefits as part of the work they do. The author presents several tips for federal workers…
Retirement
TSP or Not TSP? THAT is the Rollover Question!
In the third article in his series on federal retirement, FedSmith.com author Randy Silvey addresses one of the most common questions he has received from FedSmith.com users: "Should…
Pay & Benefits
It’s Official: No COLA in 2016
Information on a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2016 has been released with little suspense as it was already well-known that there would not be a COLA…
Retirement
What are the Options For Stopping A Rise In Part B Premiums?
Without immediate action by Congress or the administration, a combination of economics and law may lead to Medicare Part B premiums rising as much as 52%. The author…
Retirement
Fact Checking Bernie Sanders on Social Security
Bernie Sanders has made a number of statements about Social Security during his campaign for president, but are they true? The author provides a fact check analysis of…
Pay & Benefits
Your COLA Increase in 2016 Will Be: Zero
It isn't official yet, but there will not be a cost of living adjustment in 2016. Adjust your budget accordingly.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Medicare Premium Increase
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to prevent a potential 52% in Medicare Part B premiums.
Retirement
Does Dave Ramsey Recommend Rolling Over Your TSP to an IRA?
What is Dave Ramsey's advice about doing a TSP rollover to an IRA after retirement?
Retirement
NARFE Sets Up Web Page and Letters to Protest Medicare Part B Premium Increase
The National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) has started a web page devoted to opposing the projected 52% increase in Medicare Part B premiums.