Keep Your Emergency Fund Out of Sight to Forget About It
Building an emergency fund to protect against unexpected expenses involves small, deliberate steps and avoiding temptation.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, 2023 COLA update and more.
Don’t Miss These Three Federal Retirement Lessons from… Football?
These are three important lessons federal employees should learn about saving in the TSP to help plan for a successful retirement.
Government Stimulus, Inflation, Failing Banks, and the Annual COLA
In the midst of financial turmoil, the February inflation rate has been released. Inflation is still a problem but the impact of the turmoil remains to be seen.
4 Must-Have Parts to a Federal Employee’s Retirement Income System
Federal employees must understand how to utilize all the parts of their retirement benefits to maximize their retirement income.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed By Over 5% in February
Fewer incoming retirement claims than in past years and faster processing times helped slash the OPM retirement backlog in February 2023.
Should I Take the TSP Annuity Option?
The TSP annuity sounds great at first, but upon closer examination, it may not be such a good deal.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2023?
Can federal employees contribute to both an IRA and the TSP? Here are the details based on 2023 contribution limits.
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How to Create Your Retirement Portfolio
There is no shortage of strategies for managing an investment portfolio. This is one approach that has proven effective.
8 Milestone Ages for Federal Employee Retirement Planning
These are 8 important ages that have a significant impact on retirement planning for federal employees.
