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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.
Would you mind a reduction in your CSRS annuity of about $3900 over ten years? Would you mind a reduction of about $1000 less in your FERS annuity…
There are different TSP investment strategies you may consider. Before you decide how to invest your TSP contributions, you should know the available options and then decide how…
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement…
The SF 50 is the official form the government uses to determine your retirement eligibility and to calculate your pension. If there is an error or a typo,…
How much will you receive in retirement income when you retire? Here are some examples that will demonstrate how your retirement income is calculated.
Is the retirement tsunami that has been predicted now upon us? The White House seems to think it is imminent and that the number of federal employee "separations"…
Before you choose a financial adviser, you should interview him or her. These are some good questions to ask.
One of the benefits that federal jobs offer is a superior retirement savings plan. Here are a few tips to help you plan ahead so that when the…
Why did the amount of money in your paycheck go down? The controversy and the uproar continues.
A properly implemented insurance plan can save you money, provide flexibility and give you control of that survivorship benefit.