Rule of 55 and Early Access to TSP
What is the rule of 55, and how does it apply to TSP accounts?
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.
Does Investor Behavior Matter?
What impact is market timing likely to have on your investment returns?
Top 5 Regrets of Retiring Federal Employees in 2023
The author shares 5 common regrets he has heard from federal employees who have recently retired.
The Biggest Threat to Your Federal Retirement
Having the right withdrawal strategy for spending money in retirement is critical to ensuring your savings will last.
Secrets to Reduce Taxes in Retirement
What are some ways for federal employees to reduce their taxes in retirement?
Do Retired Federal Employees Get Annuity Payments During a Government Shutdown?
Will a government shutdown interrupt annuity payments for retired federal employees?
Do You Have an Investment Policy Statement?
By failing to plan in any situation, you’re basically guaranteeing that you will fail. An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) helps define your investing plans.
Which Retirement Account is Right for You?
Which of these 6 types of retirement accounts is best for you to use?
August Inflation and Its Impact on the 2024 COLA
The inflation data for August 2023 are now available. What impact will this have on the 2024 COLA for federal retirees?
Understanding The Interim Period For FERS Federal Employees
This is an overview of how interim annuity payments work during the retirement application process for federal employees.
