Your TSP Investment: Where’s the Money Going and Why Do ‘They’ Care?
TSP officials believe that investors should leave their money in the TSP when leaving federal service. Why do they care?
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.
What is the Best Date to Retire?
I am planing to retire this FY. I am trying to determine if hanging until Jan. 10, 2015 for full lump sum (448 hours) is a better option than going 12/31/14 which would obviously get my annuity started 1 month earlier.
6 Common Questions for Federal Employees Starting Later in Life
The author provides considerations for federal workers beginning their careers at later ages.
The Impact of Inflation on Your Retirement
When designing your retirement plan and investment portfolio, it is important to invest with the impact of inflation in mind. The author describes the impact it can have on your plans and your lifestyle.
Retirement Claims Inventory Unchanged in November
The latest retirement processing status report shows that OPM’s inventory of claims remained unchanged in November over the previous month.
Predicting Social Security’s Financial Imbalance
The author writes about a prediction made by one person in the 1940s about the future of Social Security that, in hindsight, has turned out to be remarkably accurate. He explains why Americans should pay attention to the warnings that were issued so many years ago.
Worried About Cuts to Your Federal Benefits? Don’t Panic!
In response to a recent CBO report that recommends various cuts to federal employee benefits, the author advises federal workers not to panic about these recommendations and explains why he thinks they are unlikely to materialize.
Can You Trust Your Financial Planner?
The author lists some important questions you should ask a financial planner to know if he or she is right for helping you with your financial future.
Is It Best to Retire on the Last Day of the Month?
I have a friend who says it is best to retire on the last day of the month because you will get paid for the month worked plus you will get an annunity check for that same month. Is this true?
Lawmakers Want to End Social Security Benefits for Nazis
Lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced legislation to end Social Security benefits for Nazi persecutors who receive them because of a loophole in current law.
