Despite 7% Drop in May, OPM Retirement Backlog Still Over 32k
A nice reduction was made to the OPM retirement backlog in May 2022, but the total figure is still over 32,000.
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A nice reduction was made to the OPM retirement backlog in May 2022, but the total figure is still over 32,000.
Stock market volatility has been big in 2022. The author explains what is behind it as well as tips on how to keep your cool.
It takes OPM a long time to process a federal employee’s retirement application. What should you expect, and how long does it usually take?
Should retired federal employees enroll in Medicare Part B? These are reasons to enroll (or not) in retirement.
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.
The author discusses a proposed change to TSP contributions under “SECURE Act 2.0” and a strategy he advises impacted federal employees to consider.
Should federal employees stop making TSP contributions in light of the ongoing stock market volatility?
Retired federal employees who use the OPM Retirement Services Online website will have a new required login process starting May 26.
These are 7 tips (plus one bonus suggestion) for federal employees in the early stages of their careers. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement.
The stock market has had a great run over the last decade, but volatility has returned in 2022. How should investors prepare?