Social Security Has Quietly Crossed Yet Another Financial Rubicon of Systemic Decay
The cost of grandfathering Social Security benefits for existing retirees is now more expensive for future retirees than doing nothing.
Retirement
News on retirement for federal employees: FERS, CSRS, TSP, COLAs and more.
OPM Retirement Backlog Soars to Another New High in January
The OPM retirement backlog reached another new high in January 2022.
Planning on Retiring in 2022? How to Keep FEHB Coverage in Retirement
Federal employees have some requirements they must meet in order to continue FEHB in retirement.
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
These are the top reasons as to why you should and should not consider paying your mortgage off early.
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.
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.
