Is it Hard to Get Federal Disability Retirement?
What are the benefits of applying for FERS disability retirement and how do federal employees qualify for it?
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.
Diversify Your Tax Buckets
There are 4 primary “tax buckets” where you can have your money, and it’s best to spread your investments across all of them over time.
Make Military Deposits to Increase Spousal Benefits
Military deposits can increase spousal benefits if a federal employee passes away before or after retirement.
A Great Retirement Gameplan Does Not Need Perfect Players
Categories Retirement These are some lessons that can help federal employees to build a more financially secure retirement.
OPM Releases New Guide to Help Federal Employees Prepare for Retirement
OPM has released a new retirement guide to walk federal employees through what to expect while their retirement applications are being processed.
How to Make Your TSP Last
These are two things that federal employees have within their control to help make their TSP accounts last throughout retirement.
Where Do You Go to Find Information About Your Retirement?
A new survey indicates the deleterious effects high inflation is having on Americans’ savings and retirement plans.
How Changes to Medicare Part D Will Impact Federal Retirees in Plan Year 2024
Reforms to Medicare Part D will have implications for federal retirees and FEHB plans.
April Inflation 4.9%: Impact on 2024 COLA
The inflation rate is continuing to slowly go down. Here is how the 2024 COLA calculations look after the April inflation report was released.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 11% in April
The April 2023 OPM retirement backlog was reduced by over 2,500 claims.
