Retirement
How is Your Retirement Income Taxed?
What taxes can federal employees expect to have on their income in retirement?
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
WEP, GPO Legislation Gathers Co-Sponsors: What Drives the Intensity?
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the GPO and WEP. It may be successful. What drives the intensity on this issue?
Retirement
TSP Distributions and Tax Planning for Federal Retirement
This detailed example illustrates ways that federal employees under FERS can minimize taxes on their retirement income.
Retirement
The Only 3 Things That Can Increase Your FERS Pension
There are ultimately only 3 variables federal employees can control to try to increase their FERS pensions.
Retirement
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2024?
For federal employees who are eligible, contributing to multiple retirement accounts can help to build wealth for retirement.
Retirement
What Federal Employees Can Expect in the First Year of Retirement
These are five things you should expect in your first year of retirement.
Retirement
The Two Enemies of Retirement
These two things will put a dent in federal retirees' finances if not addressed.
Retirement
The SECURE Act 2.0 and the TSP
Federal employees and retirees should stay tuned for how the TSP will accomplish its implementation of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Retirement
Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers have different retirement rules than most federal employees under FERS.
Retirement
Inflation Up Higher Than Expected in December
Inflation in December was higher than expected but the rate has dropped considerably. 2025 COLA payments will continue going back to a more normal range.