Inflation and the 2025 COLA: COLA Projections Getting Higher Each Month
Inflation is still rising and the projections for the 2025 COLA are rising as well.
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.
How to Never Run Out of Money in Retirement
These are 3 common strategies for determining how much you can spend in retirement.
Why Retiring Federal Employees Should Think Twice About Moving to a No-Income Tax State
Are states with no income tax always the best choice for federal retirees? These are some considerations.
Social Security and the Retirement Earnings Test (RET) Can Bring Your Benefits to $0
If you are on Social Security and have earned income, the Retirement Earnings Test can create significant penalties.
How to Create a Successful Portfolio in 2024
Federal employees must properly structure their investment portfolios to ensure a successful retirement.
OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Decline in April
The OPM retirement backlog has been on a steady decline so far in 2024.
How Many Annuities Do You Need?
When it comes to annuities, the author says that federal employees can have too much of a good thing.
Watch Out for the RMD Trap!
Required minimum distributions can raise a federal employee’s annual income resulting in higher Medicare premiums.
The Best “Best Date” For Federal Employees to Retire… Really!
When is the best day for federal employees to retire? These are some important factors to consider.
Beware of This if You Plan to Work After Retirement!
Federal employees who are planning to work after retirement need to be aware of these potential pitfalls.
