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.
The “fiscal cliff” is a term that refers to a series of tax increases set to take effect at the start of 2013. What are some of these tax increases, and what impact would they have for you?
As a federal employee, you may be wondering if your active duty military service is “creditable” toward your civilian retirement. It depends on several factors.
With an increased concern over tax rates, there is compelling need to protect what may be for many individuals their largest single asset: their retirement plans. The author outlines critical decisions that she says must be made before January 1, 2013 as they relate to tax implications in planning for retirement.
Now that the country has gone through a polarizing election and billions of dollars and untold hours have been spent to determine the will of the American people, what has changed and what will be the impact on the federal government and federal employees?
According to OPM’s monthly progress report on its retirement claims backlog, the number of claims received in October was much lower than the number received in September, but the number of claims actually processed was about the same as the previous month.
Hurricane Sandy caused the federal government and stock market to shut down for two days, but despite that, federal retirees shouldn’t see a disruption in their retirement income.
The author explains some common misconceptions about how sick leave is credited for retirement purposes.
A new survey reveals that for many Americans, planning for retirement has become a “guessing game,” with 75% of respondents reporting their retirement calculations as being based on a best guess.
The author offers some details and example calculations on the lump sum, survivor annuity, and life insurance benefits.
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced 2013 contribution limits for employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
