Retirement
How to Reduce Your Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge
If your household income has changed, you may need to file a form to notify Medicare so your premiums adjust accordingly. This information can help.
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
Essential Year-End Financial Planning for Federal Employees
A little financial planning now can go a long way for federal employees in the upcoming year.
Retirement
What Happens When a FERS Federal Employee Dies?
Federal employees under FERS have various survivor benefits available to provide for the loved ones they leave behind.
Retirement
2025 Medicare Part B Premiums Increasing
These are the amounts you can expect to pay for Medicare Part B in 2025.
Retirement
TSP News: Roth Conversions and I Fund Changes: One TSP Fund Up 25.5%
An in-plan Roth conversion option is coming to the TSP. Also, one TSP Fund up more than 25% in 2024.
Retirement
SECURE Act 2.0: Supercharging TSP Retirement Savings Between Ages 60-63
Catch-up contributions for older individuals are increasing dramatically under provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Retirement
How Much Do You Need to Retire Comfortably?
This is a strategy federal employees can use to calculate whether their current salary can be replaced by their retirement income.
Retirement
Repealing the GPO is Irresponsible
The author says that a bill that would repeal the GPO creates an unfair situation with Social Security and one that would further damage its finances.
Retirement
House Passes WEP and GPO Repeal Bill
Legislation that would eliminate the WEP and GPO has passed the House and it appears to have more momentum than in the past.
Pay & Benefits
11 Tips for Newer Federal Employees
These are some tips to help new federal employees understand their benefits and jumpstart their retirement savings.