Need a Longevity Illustrator Calculator? Here Are Four to Try
Longevity calculators can be useful in developing a retirement savings plan.
August Inflation Rate Reduces Likely 2025 COLA—But Still Above Projected Annual Pay Raise
The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.
TSP’s I Fund Now Tracking New Index
The TSP’s I Fund now tracks a new benchmark index, a change that has been a long time coming.
Are You Asking the Right Retirement Questions?
These are some important questions federal employees should ask to help with constructing a retirement plan.
Roth TSP and Roth IRA 5-Year Rule on Withdrawals and Conversions
How does the 5-year rule impact withdrawals from Roth TSP and Roth IRA accounts?
2024 Sammies Winners Announced
The winners of the 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America (Sammies) awards have been announced.
House Republicans Unveil Plan to Avoid Government Shutdown
Republicans in the House have unveiled a plan to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of September and fund the government through March 2025, but it has already been met with heavy criticism.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 4% in August
After climbing for two months in a row, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in August.
Canceling Union Dues Withholding May Require Going to Court
The FLRA may revert to more restrictions on canceling union dues. How difficult can it be to cancel? In this case, a federal employee went to court and is still trying about 3 years later.
How a Senate Bill Could Drain Talent and Wreck Government Efficiency
The author says that two proposed bills cutting federal pay and benefits would unfairly target teleworking federal employees.
