Retirement
New Horizons for TSP Investors: Introducing the L 2075 Fund
Federal employees investing in the TSP will soon have another fund option: the L 2075 Fund.
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
Why Asset Location Matters More Than Asset Allocation for Federal Professionals
The author says federal employees should focus on asset location, not just allocation, in retirement planning.
Retirement
Your TSP Beneficiaries and the Code of Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations is an online resource for gaining a deeper understanding of TSP beneficiaries.
Retirement
Can You Trust the Government to Not Change the Rules on Roth?
What are the chances that the government changes the rules regarding Roth accounts?
Retirement
Navigating Taxes in Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know
Federal employees should not overlook taxes in retirement planning. Understand how pensions, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals impact your tax situation.
Retirement
Optimizing Health Coverage in Retirement: FEHB vs. Medicare Part B
Federal retirees must decide between FEHB, Medicare Part B, or both. Combining them can lower costs, but FEHB alone keeps premiums low.
Retirement
But Before You Go… Check Out the Retirement 4-Step
Facing early federal retirement? Federal employees can be better financially prepared with these four steps.
Retirement
Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)
The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Sees Unusual Spike in May, Grows 33%
An unusual spring surge in retirement applications caused the OPM retirement backlog to grow in May, but a new digital system may revolutionize the process.
Retirement
How to Calculate Your Social Security Benefit as a Federal Employee
There are some nuances federal employees must consider when calculating their Social Security benefits.