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OPM Faces Challenges Implementing Federal Retirement Systems Modernization Effort
OPM has much work to do to keep retirement systems modernization effort on schedule
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
Stocks Plunge–How About Your TSP Investment?
Stocks took a major dip yesterday with concerns about a falling dollar and federal budget deficits. How will this impact your TSP investments?
Retirement
Your Best Date to Retire in 2005
What is the best day to retire in 2005? It depends on several factors. This article describes the factors readers need to consider before deciding.
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Avoiding the Retirement Nightmare
There are several possible scenarios that can destroy your retirement plans. Here are some of the common problems and possible solutions to them.
Retirement
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…
Retirement
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."
Retirement
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.
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Chasing Higher Returns With Your Retirement Money
The recent past is not necessarily a prologue to your financial future.
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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…
Retirement
Will Your G Fund Investment Returns Start Heading Up?
Problems in the U.S. economy may lead to higher interest rates for government securities.