Retirement
6 Reasons You Might Want To Do Roth Conversions
Thinking of doing a Roth conversion? These are reasons to consider this financial planning strategy.
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
The Worst Retirement Application Mistakes Federal Employees Can Make
These are some of the most common mistakes that can delay processing federal employees' retirement applications.
Retirement
What Are the Assumptions in Your Retirement Plan?
Getting the assumptions right and revisiting them is critical to a retirement plan’s success.
Retirement
Timing a Mortgage Payoff and Planned Retirement Date
Should federal employees pay off their mortgages early? These are some considerations.
Retirement
Medicare Part B Premiums Increasing in 2024
2024 Medicare Part B premiums will be increasing. Here is what you can expect to pay.
Retirement
Federal Employee Pensions and Child Molesters
Are federal employee pensions subject to revocation if the employee is a convicted child molester? Usually not. A bill in Congress seeks to change this system.
Retirement
5 Questions to Help You Prepare For Retirement
These are 5 important questions federal employees need to consider in their retirement planning.
Retirement
FERS vs. CSRS: How is the 2024 COLA Calculated?
The 2024 COLA was announced on October 12, 2023. Not all federal retirees will receive the same COLA. Here is how the COLA calculation works.
Retirement
2024 COLA Finalized: How Much is It and Who Will Receive the Full COLA?
The 2024 COLA has been released! Here is what federal retirees can expect for next year.
Retirement
Medicare Basics for Federal Employees
Medicare can be an important health care benefit for federal employees at or near retirement.