Good or Bad News? 2023 COLA Estimates: 10.5%? 10.8%? 11.4%?
2023 COLA estimates are now above 10%, and one prediction is as high as 11.4%.
Retirement
News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.
Could Old School Budgeting Help Mitigate Massive Inflation?
Many people do not focus on budgeting, but with 2022 inflation rising rapidly, a good budget strategy can help keep your financial plan on track.
2023 COLA Update: Inflation Up, Highest Since 1981
Inflation and the 2023 COLA have captured the interest of many readers. Here are the latest figures as of June 2022.
Retirement Planning Strategies for “Committed” Career Federal Employees
These are some retirement planning strategies for federal employees who have decided to stay in federal service for their entire careers.
OPM Retirement Backlog Achieves 2022 Milestone in June
The OPM retirement backlog dropped again in June bringing it down to its lowest level so far in 2022.
This is the Worst Reason to Keep Your Mortgage
Are you hanging onto your mortgage because of the tax deduction? Look closer and you may be very disappointed.
Can I Contribute to Both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA in the Same Year?
Can I contribute the max to my Roth TSP and also $6,000 to a Roth IRA in the same year?
Be Smart in Choosing Medical Treatment for Disability Retirement
Seeking appropriate medical care is an important part of the FERS Disability Retirement application process.
Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder
Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.
5 Retirement Planning Tips for Mid-Career Federal Employees
What should federal employees in the middle of their careers be thinking about regarding retirement planning?
