Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember
Categories Retirement These are five basic things to know about Social Security.
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 One Big Mistake Most Federal Employees Make
Using the TSP to save for retirement is a good thing, but the author says that many federal employees make a mistake in their planning.
Why Your Monthly Medicare Part B Premium Can Range From $170.10 to $578.30
What you pay for Medicare Part B in retirement can vary widely, and it’s because of your Modified Adjusted Gross income.
Early Federal Retirement and Social Security
Federal employees who retire early under FERS and do not continue earning wages need to be aware of the impact to their Social Security benefits.
Fed Life Cycle: Final 1-3 Years Before Retirement
Categories Retirement These are some tips for federal employees who are planning to retire in less than five years.
Once You’ve Maxed Out the TSP, Do This!
Once federal employees have maxed out their TSP accounts, they can begin saving in other areas to help fully realize their financial goals.
2023 COLA Update: CPI-W Up 9.1% in One Year
The latest 2022 inflation update and the first month used in the 2023 COLA calculation are now official. Here are the results.
Life Planning Resources About You That Your Family Will Need
These are important federal agency resources to share with your loved ones in the event of a federal employee’s decline or death.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 30k in July
The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.
Why the Federal Employee Retirement Age May Go Up
Social Security may be unable to fully pay benefits in the near future. Federal employees relying on it for part of their retirement income would be wise to make alternate plans.
