Retirement
Roth Conversion Break-Even Point
Do you need to take the break even analysis on taxes into account when doing Roth conversions?
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
What Type of Federal Retirement Do You Qualify For?
These are the retirement options for federal employees and the qualifying criteria for each.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February
After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.
Retirement
How Often Do You Check Your TSP Balance?
Checking your TSP account balance too often can be detrimental to your long-term investment returns.
Retirement
Postponed and Deferred Retirement Are Not the Same!
What are the primary differences between postponed and deferred retirement?
Retirement
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes
Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.
Retirement
Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection
Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.
Retirement
Why Warren Buffett Is Holding Cash and What Federal Employees Can Learn from It
Warren Buffett is holding a lot of cash right now. What can federal employees learn from this?
Retirement
Are You Ready for Retirement?
These are some practical steps federal employees can take to ensure their retirement readiness.
Retirement
How Could the March 13, 2025, Deadline Affect Federal Employees?
The Trump administration is working to cut waste in government, but there are implications for the federal employees whose lives are impacted.