Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.
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.
Greed, Fear, and Your TSP Account
Stock market volatility can cause people to go to extremes in their investing. The author discusses what this means for federal employees and their TSP accounts.
Why a Roth IRA May Be Right For You
Federal employees can have a Roth IRA in addition to the TSP. Here are the basics of how this retirement savings option works.
Should Federal Retirees with FEHB Enroll in Medicare Part D?
If you carry FEHB into retirement, should you also enroll in Medicare Part D?
The Worst Way to Save $80,000
Is “market timing” with your TSP a good strategy? Even if you have occasional success, the author points out that there are still big downsides.
4% Drop in OPM’s Retirement Backlog in June
Despite slower average processing times, OPM has continued to make modest gains in reducing its retirement backlog.
Number of TSP Millionaires Jumps 66% in Q2
The number of TSP millionaires has been on the rise as the stock market rebounds from its March lows.
Fertility Breeds Instability for Social Security
The author says that falling fertility rates may put further financial strain on Social Security.
Aging Gracefully: A Look at Today’s LTC Solutions
Long-term care costs can quickly devour your retirement nest egg. These are some alternative strategies for addressing LTC needs later in life.
Will Federal Employees Really Have Lower Taxes in Retirement?
Many federal employees assume they will be in a lower tax bracket in retirement. As the author explains, this may not be the case.
