When Should Federal Retirees Take Social Security?
When should federal retirees under FERS take Social Security? There are many factors to consider.
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.
15 Weeks? New EPL Benefit May Impact Your Federal Retirement Date
What is EPL, and will it impact your “high-3” and your retirement date?
The Passage of Time is Killing Social Security
The author says that Social Security heads further down the road of insolvency with the more time that passes without a viable fix from Washington.
What Should Federal Employees Do With the TSP After Retirement?
Federal employees have several options with respect to what they can do with their TSP accounts after they retire from federal service.
When is it Time to Retire?
How do you know when it’s time to retire? It can be difficult, even frightening, to make the decision. Here are some tips to help with planning.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2021?
Federal employees are allowed to contribute to an IRA in addition to the TSP. Here are the contribution limits for 2021.
COLA Calculation: More Money for Federal Retirees in 2022?
The latest inflation data have been released. What are likely projections for the 2022 COLA?
Understanding the Difference Between Postponed and Deferred FERS Retirement
While postponed and deferred retirement sound similar, there are big differences for FERS federal employees who retire early with these options.
How to Save for Retirement if You Started Late
Are you behind in saving for retirement? These are some tips to help get your saving strategy on track.
These 3 Things Will Make Retirement Much Easier
These are three things that you can do to have a more fulfilling retirement.
