Am I Eligible for Federal Disability Retirement?
Are you eligible for federal disability retirement? These 7 criteria can help you find out.
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.
2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami
With a significant differential between a COLA and pay raise in 2022 and 2023, many federal employees are likely to retire. Here is why.
A Spousal IRA May Spark Marital Financial Planning Magic
A spousal IRA not only helps couples save for retirement but can also help their overall financial planning strategies.
Will Next COLA Match 7.4% of 1982? CPI-W Index Up 8.6% in 12 Months
The 2022 COLA was 5.9%—the largest in 40 years. The CPI-W for February is up 8.5% in 12 months. Will the 2023 COLA go even higher?
OPM Retirement Backlog Tops 35k
The OPM retirement backlog broke the 35,000 mark at the end of February 2022.
“Que Sera Sera” – Is it Playing as the Theme for Your Federal Retirement Planning?
What is your retirement plan? These are two different approaches that can have very different long-term outcomes.
If “Build Back Better” Doesn’t Extend 2017 Tax Cuts… What’s That Mean for Your Retirement?
The growing debt our country is facing means that taxes are likely to rise in the future. What does this mean for your retirement?
Important Links on the OPM Website for Federal Employees About to Retire
Federal employees who are retiring soon will find these resources from OPM helpful in their planning.
Why Your Raise or Annuity Goes Down Faster Than Inflation Goes Up
How is inflation measured? Measurement methods have changed. Those who think their decline in purchasing power is higher than reported are probably right.
7 Big TSP Mistakes Federal Employees Are Making
Are you making any of these mistakes with your TSP account?
