Senator Wants Answers on OPM Retirement Backlog
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is concerned about the OPM retirement backlog and the problems it is creating for retired federal employees.
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.
Inflation Slows Down—2024 COLA Increase May be 2% or Less
The latest inflation figures are out for June. What is the impact on the 2024 COLA?
How to Keep FEGLI Into Retirement for FREE
Federal employees who carry FEGLI into retirement can wind up getting coverage for free in some cases.
When it Comes To Preparing For Retirement, When Is Enough, Enough?
When it comes to retirement saving, is there ever a point where you have enough and can stop saving?
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to Six-Year Low to Finish June
The OPM retirement backlog dropped in June to a new low for 2023 and to a level not seen since 2017.
Trying Again to Reform the WEP
Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
All Successful Retirement Plans Have These
If you ensure that your retirement plan has these attributes, it is more likely to be a success.
Are You Saving More as You Earn More?
Are your lifestyle choices today short-circuiting your retirement plans?
The Ultimate Federal Employee Retirement Checklist
These are planning considerations for federal employees along the path to retirement.
Dangers of General Financial Advice
Federal employees who follow financial advice that is not tailored to their specific needs can put their retirement savings at risk.
