Why I Don’t Like the 4% Rule
The 4% rule is a common spending strategy in retirement. Although very popular, the author says there are some flaws with it.
Retirement
News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.
Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
2021 Monthly Average Was the Second Highest OPM Retirement Backlog in a Decade
OPM’s retirement backlog drifted higher to finish 2021.
3 Expensive Mistakes Federal Employees Make at Retirement
These are three common and potentially costly retirement mistakes that federal employees will want to avoid.
Reduce Your Retirement Tax Bill by Strategic Giving
How can donations help you reduce your taxes in retirement? These are some strategies.
Can Social Security Pay its Bills?
The author says that Social Security should be at the top of the Treasury Secretary’s priority list, but that it appears it may not be.
Top Ways for Federal Retirees to Boost Their Income in 2022
With inflation rising and health insurance costs increasing every year, federal retirees need to budget carefully. These are some helpful resources.
The Social Security Earnings Test
Will you be subject to the Social Security earnings test? If so, it can cause a reduction in your benefits.
What Inflation Does to Your Federal Retirement
Inflation has been rising at a much higher rate than usual. How can this impact a federal employee’s retirement?
Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10
Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.
