Is It Better to Retire or Work Longer at Age 57 With 30 Years of Service?
Upon reaching age 57 with 30 years of service, does it make more financial sense for a federal employee to retire or keep working?
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
Understanding Federal Retirement Options: Deferred Resignation, VERA, Postponed Retirement, and Deferred Retirement
What retirement options are available for federal employees who may be considering leaving federal service?
Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO
SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.
Using the 4% Rule and Bucket Strategy for Your TSP
These 2 strategies can help ensure that federal employees never run out of money in retirement.
How Federal Employees Can Create a Retirement Income Worksheet
Creating a retirement income worksheet can help federal employees at any stage of retirement planning.
5 Things the TSP Doesn’t Let You Do But an IRA Does
The TSP is a great retirement savings benefit for federal employees, but it does have some limitations that IRAs do not have.
Guide to the Blended Retirement System for US Military
How does the Blended Retirement System work for members of the military?
Is an IRA Better Than the TSP in Retirement?
Should money stay in the TSP after retirement, or is it better to roll funds over to an IRA? These are pros and cons of each approach.
Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan in 2026
Roth TSP conversions will arrive in 2026. Who stands to benefit the most?
Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!
Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.
