Retirement
Could There Be a Higher Annuity in Your Future?
Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA) has re-introduced the CPI-E Act of 2015 which would adopt a measure of inflation more tailored to the costs of older Americans. What impact…
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.
Pay & Benefits
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Your Job Before You Retire?
Many federal employees consider leaving their positions for various reasons. The author provides a summary of what you can expect to happen to your benefits should you leave…
Q&A
Will I Be Forced Into Medicare?
I retired four years ago and want to keep my current health plan. Will I be forced into Medicare or can I just keep my current plan?
Retirement
Social Security’s Free-Fall Continues
The author demonstrates that the slight improvement in the insolvency date for Social Security’s combined trust fund is nothing more than a false positive.
Retirement
TSP Data Not Impacted by OPM Breaches
TSP account numbers are not shared with OPM. Therefore, according to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, TSP data were not impacted by the recent data breaches impacting…
Pay & Benefits
FRTIB Director Gives His Blessing for Adding Mutual Fund Option to the TSP
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the group that oversees the Thrift Savings Plan, has given the green light to begin the process of adding mutual funds as…
Retirement
Guidelines to Help You Prepare for Your Retirement ‘Graduation’
Are you on the cusp of retirement? These are some tips to keep in mind as you plan this next phase of your life.
Retirement
Feds Dodge Cut in G Fund Interest Rate
Federal employees who invest in the G fund may breathe a sigh of relief as a proposal to cut the interest rate paid by this TSP fund appears…
Federal Workforce News
How Likely Are You to Receive a COLA Increase in 2016?
Will federal retirees receive a COLA in 2016? While inflation data is creeping up, it may not be enough to result in a COLA increase.
Pay & Benefits
Is Washington’s Big F.E.E.T.S. Stepping on Federal Employees?
The author says politicians in Washington are using federal employees as political pawns which is likely to push talented people out of the federal workforce. He outlines some…