The OPM Retirement Processing Backlog
This is a follow-up article to the author’s article on the OPM retirement processing backlog.
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.
Seeking Solace in a Down Market: Advice for TSP Investors from an Expert
The last few days have been tense ones in the stock market. What’s an investor to do? FedSmith.com talked to investment expert Rob Morgan for ideas.
A Deeper Look at the Debt Debacle-Gold, Us Dollar and GDP, Part II
In part two of Carol Schmidlin’s interview with Rodney Johnson, President of HS Dent Publishing, she asks him about the prospects of investing in gold, the devaluation of the U.S. dollar, and the growing federal debt. She also asks Johnson for his advice for federal employees and actions they should take in light of some of the proposed cuts on their salaries and benefits.
FERS After 25 Years
FERS is now the retirement plan for most federal employees. It is now 25 years old and the plan significantly changed the federal retirement system. Here are the changes it wrought and how the plan looks after having been in operation since 1987.
The Dow Drops 512 Points; Now What?
The stock market is in the midst of its biggest retreat since the financial crisis. Where is it likely to go next? Three financial experts weigh in.
Winning the Lottery Is NOT a Retirement Plan – Part 2
Winning the lottery just may be the key to a successful retirement, depending on how you define “lottery.”
A Deeper Look at the Debt Debacle
Carol Schmidlin recently interviewed Rodney Johnson, President of HS Dent Publishing, an independent economic research company, about the spending cuts in the new debt agreement and who can be affected.
The High-Five Average Salary
There is a great deal of interest in the high-5 calculation for federal retirement. Is it really going to happen? When will it take effect? How will it work? Is there some way I can estimate “right now” how much difference it will make?
Perfect Storm for Federal Pay and Benefits Gains Momentum in Deficit Reduction Negotiations
With federal employees in the eye of a political storm, recommendations to increase the cost of federal benefits may be closer to reality. Here are some of the proposals any current or retired federal employee should read.
Retirement: Planning the Rest of Your Life
It’s up to federal employees to take full advantage of the retirement benefits offered to them. The best way to ensure your golden years are indeed golden is to plan right now.
