Retirement
Because of Inflation, 2025 COLA Estimates Going Up Every Month
The inflation estimates for the 2025 COLA are getting higher every month. Here are the inflation data for May 2024.
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
Should I Pay off My Home and Have No Mortgage?
Is it wise for federal employees to pay off their mortgages? These are some important long-term financial considerations.
Retirement
Law Enforcement Officer Retirement, the Rule of 55, TSP, and Roth TSP
Access to the TSP at retirement works differently for federal law enforcement officers and special category employees.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to 8 Year Low
The OPM retirement backlog has fallen to a level not seen since 2016.
Retirement
The Biggest Reasons Federal Employees Retire at Age 57
Why do many federal employees opt to leave federal service at age 57?
Retirement
Accumulation Phase Versus Distribution Phase
The bucket strategy is an effective method to use for successfully managing retirement income.
Retirement
Will I Get Social Security If the Trust Fund Goes Bankrupt?
News reports imply that the Social Security trust fund is going broke. Should you include Social Security income in your retirement planning?
Retirement
FERS Things First: Age Reduction Penalties
How much difference can two years make? When it comes to a federal employee's pension calculation, working another two years can have a big financial impact.
Retirement
The Most Important Decisions You Make at Retirement
These are some important decisions federal employees will need to make at retirement.
Retirement
Why You Should Not Worry About Social Security Trust Fund News
Focusing on what you can control in your retirement planning is more productive than worrying about things beyond your control.