What Does the 2020 Trustees Report Really Say About Social Security?
The 2020 Trustees report for Social Security has been issued, but the author says it has little value in the current economic conditions.
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.
Actions to Take in a Market Downturn
The stock market is off of its recent highs thanks to the coronavirus. What can you do to take advantage of the current situation?
What Happens to Your Unused Sick Leave in Retirement?
Here is a summary of what happens to your unused sick leave in retirement.
The SECURE Act and What It Means to You
A new law that went into effect this year makes significant changes to retirement planning strategies.
Retiring This Year? Here is a Preretirement Checklist
If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.
TSP Will Not Require RMDs in 2020 for Coronavirus
The TSP has issued guidance on suspension of required minimum distributions in 2020 for the coronavirus.
The Things You Don’t Know Are What Can Wreck Your Retirement
The things we don’t know are what can often hurt us when it comes to retirement planning. These are some common ones for federal employees to be aware of.
The Fog of War: Lessons from Napoleon’s Defeat at Waterloo in Our Investment Battle Against COVID-19
Is your financial plan battle tested? The author describes how the “fog of war” can impair your financial decisions.
OPM Cuts Retirement Backlog by 10% in March
Despite the outbreak of the coronavirus, OPM has maintained a good pace of processing retirement claims.
Social Security Secrets
Taxes and the age at which you start drawing it can both have an impact on your Social Security benefits in retirement.
