Retirement
Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?
In 2010, there is no income limitation that affects your ability to convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. This doesn't mean that you should rush right…
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.
Federal Workforce News
Are You Prepared for Estate Tax Changes?
This year, being 2010, there is no federal estate tax, regardless of the size of your estate. But what happens in 2011?
Retirement
Your Unused FERS Sick Leave: How Much is it Worth At Retirement?
Until late last year, FERS employees in the twilight of their careers were faced with a dilemma: What should I do about my sick leave? This has recently…
Retirement
Demographic Destiny? How Your TSP May Fare in 2010 and Beyond
How will your TSP investments perform in 2010 and beyond? There are several factors working against high stock returns that will work against investors who remember the consistent…
Federal Workforce News
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS and CSRS: Revisiting “Accommodation”
How does agency "accommodation" of an employee's medical condition impact disability retirement?
Retirement
How Much Of A Tax Break Will I Get On My Retirement Annuity When I Retire?
You have contributed to a retirement fund for years. How do taxes work when you begin to withdraw that money? Here is a quick explanation.
Retirement
Men and Money Don’t Come With Instructions
You can choose to simply leave your funds in the TSP, but you can also use it to create income.
Federal Workforce News
Leaving Money in the Pot: What Happens to Your TSP Contributions When You Die?
Many readers have asked retirement author John Grobe about what happens to your TSP contributions if you die with "money in the pot." Here are some answers.
Retirement
How One Former Federal Employee Enjoys Retirement
What will you do when you retire? Many people travel to places they have always wanted to visit. Author Steve Oppermann is one of these retirees. He travels…
Retirement
No Money in the Social Security Trust Fund
There would be no Social Security funding problem for at least the next 25 years, if the government had not raided the trust fund. If the trust fund…