Retirement
3 Signs You Are Ready to Retire
Are you prepared for retirement? These are 3 important indications that federal employees may be ready.
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
TSP Inheritance vs. Inherited IRA Rules for Non-Spouse Beneficiaries
These are the key differences between TSP inheritance and inherited IRA rules for non-spouse beneficiaries.
Retirement
Home Upgrades That Are and Aren’t Worth The Money
Which home upgrades are and are not worth the expense? These are some important considerations.
Retirement
Navigating Federal Retirement: Top 3 Benefit Mistakes to Avoid
These are 3 common mistakes federal employees make with respect to their retirement benefits that can be costly.
Retirement
The Real Cost of Playing It Too Safe with Your TSP
Being too conservative with your TSP investments can be damaging to your retirement goals.
Retirement
The Big Beautiful Bill: A Closer Look at Its Tax Surprises
The One Big Beautiful Bill contains some tax breaks that can help federal employees and retirees.
Retirement
2026 COLA Projections Increasing With Latest Inflation Trends
The June inflation data are likely to result in a higher 2026 COLA projection than the 2025 increase of 2.5%.
Retirement
The Five Essential Elements of a Fulfilling Retirement
Make sure you do not overlook these five areas when planning your retirement.
Retirement
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Federal Employees
Federal employees dodged a bullet on proposed benefits cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other important tax changes to be aware of.
Retirement
The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill
The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees' retirement benefits.