Retirement
How Federal Employees Can Pick the Best Dates to Retire
These are 3 important things federal employees must know before choosing a retirement date.
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
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?
Q&A
Can I Retire at MRA?
A federal employee asks if it is possible to retire at age 57 given his financial situation.
Retirement
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage With My TSP?
Without proper planning, a large TSP withdrawal can dramatically increase your tax bill.
Retirement
Understanding the CSRS Offset Pension and Coordination with the Windfall Elimination Provision
How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?
Retirement
Retiring Abroad? Changes to Federal Benefits, Social Security Benefits, and Tax Rules for an Expat
Are you a federal employee considering retiring overseas? These are some important financial considerations.
Retirement
2 Under the Radar Tips You Are Probably Missing in your Federal Financial Planning
These are two often underutilized but important elements of a successful financial plan.
Retirement
FERS 1.1% Can Significantly Boost a Federal Employee’s Pension
Federal employees who work long enough can boost their pensions by 0.1%. That may not sound like much, but it can actually make a big difference.
Retirement
Use Your Thrift Savings Plan to Increase Your Social Security Retirement
What is "pensionizing" and could it help to increase your retirement income?
Retirement
Best Ways to Get Money Out of the TSP in Retirement
These are the options federal employees have for taking money out of the TSP after retirement.