Which FEHB Plan Has Overseas Coverage? Federal Employee Health Benefit for Expats
Federal employees planning to retire overseas need to be aware of the implications for Medicare and FEHB plans.
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.
Is Life Insurance Better Than the FERS Survivor Benefit?
FERS survivor benefits options are expensive. Can federal employees ave money by using life insurance instead?
Becoming a TSP Millionaire is Simple, But It’s Not Easy
Understanding how to become a TSP millionaire is easy, but having the discipline to do it is difficult.
8 Mistakes to Avoid Making With the TSP
The author outlines 8 common TSP mistakes he often sees which can be detrimental to federal employees’ retirement savings.
What is the Best Age to Take Social Security? Pros/Cons of Starting Earlier or Later
What is the best age for federal employees to take Social Security? These are some important considerations.
How Federal Employees Can Pick the Best Dates to Retire
These are 3 important things federal employees must know before choosing a retirement date.
Want an Annuity? Wait for Your Required Minimum Distributions
Required minimum distributions can act as an annuity of sorts. Could they ever deplete your retirement account?
Can I Retire at MRA?
A federal employee asks if it is possible to retire at age 57 given his financial situation.
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage With My TSP?
Without proper planning, a large TSP withdrawal can dramatically increase your tax bill.
Understanding the CSRS Offset Pension and Coordination with the Windfall Elimination Provision
How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?
