“SECURE Act 2.0” Would Make Tax Changes in 2022 and Beyond
A bill dubbed “SECURE Act 2.0” is moving through Congress. How would it impact the finances of federal employees?
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.
Predicting the 2023 COLA and How to Avoid the Surprise of a Lower Annuity Payment
What is the latest 2023 COLA prediction? If federal employees plan to retire in 2022, will they get the 2023 COLA?
OPM Retirement Backlog Sets Another Record in March
The number of pending claims in the OPM retirement backlog has managed to grow even more as of the end of March 2022.
Valuable Tax Benefits for IRA Owners Who Give to Charities
If you are taking RMDs from an IRA, there is a way you can save on taxes while also giving to charity.
5 Most Common Retirement Regrets of Federal Employees
The author shares the five biggest regrets about retirement planning that federal employees have shared with him.
How Do Federal Retirement Programs Differ From the Private Sector?
There are several big advantages that federal retirement programs offer over the average private sector plans.
How a Federal Employee’s FEHB Plan Changes After Retirement
How do your FEHB benefits change after retirement?
“SECURE Act 2.0” May Impact Your TSP
The “SECURE Act 2.0” would change the age for required minimum distributions (RMD) from the TSP and require catch-up contributions to be Roth contributions.
How to Deal with a “Bad” Supervisor’s Statement on a FERS Disability Retirement Application
The supervisor’s statement can make or break a FERS Disability Retirement application,. Here are some important things to know about this part of the process.
10 Things To Do 10 Years Before Retirement
These are 10 steps federal employees should take at least a decade before retiring to ensure they are prepared to head into their golden years.
