3 More Mistakes That Can Ruin a Federal Retirement
Categories Retirement The author explains the final three ways federal employees can ruin their retirements from her series 10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement.
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.
Categories Retirement SECURE Act 2.0: Important Changes You Need to Know
The SECURE Act 2.0 became law as part of the 2023 omnibus spending bill. These are some of the key provisions federal employees need to know.
You Can Still Contribute to an IRA for 2022
It is not too late to make Traditional and Roth IRA contributions for 2022, but the deadline is coming up fast.
2024 COLA? 2022 Inflation 6.5%, COLA 8.7%, Average Raise 4.6%
The 2022 inflation rate was 6.5% at the end of the year. The COLA for 2023 was 8.7%. What is likely to happen with the 2024 COLA?
The 3 Critical Stages of Retirement
It is important to understand each of the three main stages of retirement in order to make it a success.
TSP Releases January 2023 Processing Schedule
The TSP has released its January 2023 processing schedule with information about tax distribution forms.
When Will Federal Retirees See the 2023 COLA in Their Annuity Payments?
The 2023 COLA is the largest in over 40 years. When will federal retirees get the increased payments?
OPM Retirement Backlog Shows How Many Federal Employees Retired in 2022
The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by nearly 10% in December 2022. It also shows how many federal employees retired during the year.
Dismal 2022 TSP Performance: One Fund Down 26% for the Year
2022 TSP fund performance was dismal. One TSP stock fund was down 26%. What happened after the last significant yearly loss?
It May Be Time to Explore Short-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care insurance can be an alternative to Long-Term Care or it can augment it.
