Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan in 2026
Roth TSP conversions will arrive in 2026. Who stands to benefit the most?
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!
Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.
Fixing the Widow/Widower Tax Trap
While estate taxes are often associated with “death taxes,” a more commonly overlooked issue is the tax increase faced by surviving spouses when filing taxes individually.
How Federal Employees Can Maximize the FERS 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income
Federal employees need to understand how to utilize all of their retirement income sources to make the most of them.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Does DOGE Have You Pondering an Early Retirement?
Spending cuts being explored by DOGE are likely to have some federal employees considering an early retirement.
The TSP Still Hasn’t Solved Dollar Cost Ravaging
The TSP is a valuable benefit for federal employees, but it has a significant downside when taking distributions in retirement.
The Most Expensive Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Make
These are potentially costly mistakes federal employees make when planning for retirement.
Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees
These are important considerations for federal employees wondering if they should take the deferred resignation offer from OPM.
