9 Ugly Truths About Retirement
These are 9 things that should not be ignored if you want to have a successful retirement.
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.
VERA and VSIP: A Guide to Early Federal Retirement
What are the VERA and VSIP? Should federal employees utilize these if they are eligible to do so? These are some considerations.
Can a Federal Employee Retire on $600k in the TSP?
Is $600,000 saved in the TSP enough money for federal employees to retire? Here is how to find out.
Best Dates to Retire from the Federal Government Through 2030
How do federal employees choose the best date to retire? These are some important financial considerations.
Top Retirement Mistakes Made By Federal Employees
These are some common mistakes federal employees make in their retirement planning.
Inflation, CPI, and the 2025 COLA: “We’re in the Money, The Skies are Sunny”
“We’re in the money” was a hit song in 1933 as Hollywood tried to project a favorable view of the economy. Today, inflation news is good. “We’re in the money” again.
Pros and Cons of the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a common guideline for withdrawing retirement savings. It has some advantages and disadvantages.
3 Things You MUST Have in Your Federal Financial Plan
Categories Retirement Federal employees who include these three things in their retirement plans will have greater long-term financial success.
What is the Best Age for Federal Employees to Retire?
57, 60, and 62 are popular ages for federal employees to retire. What difference do these ages make to retirement benefits?
OPM Retirement Backlog Spikes 9% in June
The OPM retirement grew in June, backtracking on its progress from the previous months.
