Taking the Stress Out of Your Investment Decisions
“Lifecycle funds” are coming to the TSP. Especially for those readers who don’t like to make investment decisions, this may be one of the least stressful decisions you will have to make.
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.
No Christmas Gift for This Former Fed
A former federal employee was erroneously paid more than $18,000 in annuity payments. Does he have to pay it back? The court says “yes.”
A Model Retirement System? How Did This Happen?
The TSP is a model for the rest of the country in setting up a retirement system. Here’s why.
Chasing Higher Returns With Your Retirement Money
The recent past is not necessarily a prologue to your financial future.
Will Baby Boomers Destroy the Stock Market?
Baby boomers have approached life differently than previous generations. Retirement is likely to be more of the same but not likely to lead to a meltdown of the stock market.
Will Your G Fund Investment Returns Start Heading Up?
Problems in the U.S. economy may lead to higher interest rates for government securities.
More Flexibilities in line for Feds after Senate Votes to Eliminate TSP Open Seasons
The Senate voted to eliminate the open seasons in the Thrift Savings Plans so that federal employees could have more flexibility in making contribution changes.
Are You A Millionaire Yet?
Are you a millionaire? Will you become one before you retire?
The “Offset” And What it Means to You
This article explains the Government Pension Offset and how it impacts retired federal employees
Tax Tips for Reaching Your Retirement Investment Goals
Here is a strategy some federal employees can use to increase their retirement investment goals.
