The Federal Employee’s Guide to Selecting a Financial Advisor You Can Trust
Navigating federal benefits? Consider these four questions when choosing a financial advisor for retirement confidence.
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.
Advantages of Writing Checks to Make QCD Distributions
Writing checks directly from an IRA to make QCDs can be a simple, efficient, and tax-advantaged way to donate funds during retirement.
Wait, FEHB Is Signing You Up for Medicare Part D Automatically?
Do federal employees need Medicare Part D if they already have FEHB and Medicare?
Navigating OPM’s New Online Retirement Application: A Federal Employee’s Survival Guide
OPM’s new Online Retirement Application modernizes federal retirement processing, but early rollout brings delays, hurdles, and the need for careful preparation.
Federal Retirees: When Will Your 2026 COLA Increase Appear in Your Annuity?
Once the annual COLA for federal retirees is announced in October, when do the higher annuity payments begin?
The Federal Employee’s Guide to 2026 TSP Changes: What You Need to Know Now
These recent and upcoming changes at the TSP will help federal employees maximize their retirement savings.
The Costly Mistakes of Survivor Benefit Elections—and How to Avoid Them
Don’t let survivor benefit mistakes jeopardize your family’s financial future. Understand when to elect coverage and when it’s unnecessary.
Federal Retirement Readiness Check: What’s the Best Age to Retire?
These are important considerations for FERS federal employees to determine the best retirement age.
What to Do When Your Doctor Does Not Take Medicare
Although most physicians participate in Medicare, some do not. Here is how the process works.
The Comfort Trap: How the G Fund Erodes Long-Term Financial Security
The G Fund offers stability, but overdependence can erode retirement savings. Learn why balance with growth investments is crucial.
