OPM Goes Digital: A New Era for Federal Retirement Processing
OPM is set to launch a fully digital retirement system in less than a month, aiming for faster processing, replacing outdated paper methods.
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.
Should You Withdraw From Traditional or Roth TSP First?
These are some important considerations when planning a withdrawal strategy for the TSP in retirement.
OPM’s Retirement Modernization Process Achieves Important Milestones
As the OPM retirement backlog slowly ticked down in April, efforts to modernize the retirement processing system are moving along quickly.
Investing in Your Future: 6 Early Career Habits for Federal Employees
Invest early in your federal career with TSP, financial discipline, insurance, and a career plan for long-term security and satisfaction.
Best Tax-Saving Strategies for Federal Employees
These are among the best ways federal employees can minimize taxes in retirement.
2026 TSP Contribution Limit Predicted to Increase
One prediction estimates that the annual TSP contribution limit will increase by over 4% in 2026.
Possible Changes for Federal Employees in the 2025 Federal Budget
The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.
7 Critical Tax Years to Plan for in Retirement
These are 7 important retirement milestones on which to focus your retirement planning.
Markets Are Falling! What Are Your Rules on Investing?
The stock market has dropped quickly recently dragging TSP account values down with it. Is now the time to sell?
What IRA Investments Are Similar to the TSP Funds?
The TSP funds are unique, but there are comparable fund options that you can have in an IRA.
