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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.
Is Military Retirement Pension Taxable? Federal and State Income Tax Chart
Is military retirement taxable? Understand tax rules for military retirement pay, including federal income tax for disability military retirement benefits.
I Asked Google’s AI: ‘What Is the Best Mix of a TSP Portfolio for a Retired Person’
What allocation does Google’s AI recommend for federal employees investing in the TSP? The answer is a distilled product of the Internet.
Roth Conversions Are Coming to the TSP; Why That May Hurt More Federal Employees Than It Helps
Roth conversions can be valuable, but if done incorrectly they can cause more harm than good.
How to Invest Your TSP When You Have a Pension
A pension is one of the big advantages of federal retirement benefits, but it also means a federal employee’s investing strategy should be different.
FRTIB Responds to Comments and Finalizes Rules for TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions
The FRTIB has finalized a rule for Roth in-plan conversions in the TSP in anticipation of the feature’s launch later this month.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2026?
Eligible federal employees can contribute to both TSP and IRAs in 2026, with combined limits potentially upwards of $40,000, subject to income and IRS rules.
Should I Invest My Roth Differently Than My Traditional IRA?
Should Roth IRA investments be handled differently than traditional IRA investments?
TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
Federal Retirement Strategy: Social Security Payments by Age
Discover key retirement milestones for federal employees to optimize Social Security benefits and ensure a secure retirement.
