Retirement
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…
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
Pros and Cons of the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a common guideline for withdrawing retirement savings. It has some advantages and disadvantages.
Retirement
3 Things You MUST Have in Your Federal Financial Plan
Federal employees who include these three things in their retirement plans will have greater long-term financial success.
Retirement
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?
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Spikes 9% in June
The OPM retirement grew in June, backtracking on its progress from the previous months.
Retirement
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
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?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.