Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO
SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.
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.
Using the 4% Rule and Bucket Strategy for Your TSP
These 2 strategies can help ensure that federal employees never run out of money in retirement.
How Federal Employees Can Create a Retirement Income Worksheet
Creating a retirement income worksheet can help federal employees at any stage of retirement planning.
5 Things the TSP Doesn’t Let You Do But an IRA Does
The TSP is a great retirement savings benefit for federal employees, but it does have some limitations that IRAs do not have.
Guide to the Blended Retirement System for US Military
How does the Blended Retirement System work for members of the military?
Is an IRA Better Than the TSP in Retirement?
Should money stay in the TSP after retirement, or is it better to roll funds over to an IRA? These are pros and cons of each approach.
Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan in 2026
Roth TSP conversions will arrive in 2026. Who stands to benefit the most?
Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!
Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.
Fixing the Widow/Widower Tax Trap
While estate taxes are often associated with “death taxes,” a more commonly overlooked issue is the tax increase faced by surviving spouses when filing taxes individually.
How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income
Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.
