Retirement
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.
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.
Retirement
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?
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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?
Retirement
Strategies to Minimize Taxes on SSA Retroactive Payments for Federal Retirees
Federal retirees can use these five techniques to help offset the increased taxes they may face due to the recent repeal of the WEP and GPO.
Retirement
What’s Driving the Summer Surge in the OPM Retirement Backlog?
The OPM retirement backlog decreased somewhat in July but remains at uncharacteristically high levels from an unusual summer surge.
Retirement
What Difference Will One More Year of Federal Service Make for FERS Retirement?
Working for an additional year can have a significant impact on a federal employee's retirement savings.
Retirement
How to Maximize Federal Benefits in 2025
Fully utilizing these 6 benefits will set federal employees up for success.
Retirement
Retirement Account Management: Balancing Traditional and Roth Accounts
Strategizing a mix of traditional and Roth retirement accounts can help you save on taxes.