Retirement
Medicare Basics for Federal Employees
Medicare can be an important health care benefit for federal employees at or near 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
This Federal Employee Saved $200K With This Strategy
Proper tax planning can result in huge savings during retirement.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Hits Another 6-Year Low at the End of September
The OPM retirement backlog was slashed by 12% in September to hit another new low point for 2023.
Retirement
5 Reasons to Consider Roth TSP, Roth IRAs, and Conversions
Because future tax rates are likely to increase, now may be a good time to consider Roth accounts and Roth conversions.
Retirement
Could an HSA and Medicare Mashup be in Your Financial Future?
Funding an HSA now can help you save on taxes and pay Medicare premiums in the future.
Retirement
7 Things Happy Retirees Do
These are 7 things that retirees can do, often for free, that will help them have more fulfilling retirement years.
Retirement
Rule of 55 and Early Access to TSP
What is the rule of 55, and how does it apply to TSP accounts?
Retirement
Does Investor Behavior Matter?
What impact is market timing likely to have on your investment returns?
Retirement
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.
Retirement
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.