Comparing Retirement Ages 60 and 62 for Federal Employees
These are important considerations for federal employees who may be weighing whether to retire at age 60 versus 62.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
Need a Longevity Illustrator Calculator? Here Are Four to Try
Longevity calculators can be useful in developing a retirement savings plan.
August Inflation Rate Reduces Likely 2025 COLA—But Still Above Projected Annual Pay Raise
The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.
Are You Asking the Right Retirement Questions?
These are some important questions federal employees should ask to help with constructing a retirement plan.
Roth TSP and Roth IRA 5-Year Rule on Withdrawals and Conversions
How does the 5-year rule impact withdrawals from Roth TSP and Roth IRA accounts?
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 4% in August
After climbing for two months in a row, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in August.
3 Tips to Double Your TSP
These are 3 strategies federal employees can use to double their TSP accounts over the course of their careers.
3 Situations When You Should Avoid the Roth TSP
Federal employees should opt for traditional TSP over the Roth TSP in these situations.
What is the Number 1 TSP Mistake?
The author says that this is the biggest mistake that he sees federal employees make with their TSP accounts.
The Easiest Ways Federal Employees Can Retire Early
The earliest age at which federal employees can retire will vary depending on the type of retirement.
