Understanding the FERS Supplement Before Social Security Begins
The FERS Supplement bridges the income gap for federal retirees before age 62. Learn who qualifies, how it’s calculated, and how to plan for when it ends.
TSP Roth Conversions: What Everyone Gets Wrong
TSP now allows in-plan Roth conversions, but mistakes can trigger higher taxes, Medicare costs, and penalties. Smart planning avoids the lifetime tax bomb.
Your 2027 Federal Pay Raise: What is the Likely Outcome?
Trump’s 2027 budget omits a 2027 federal pay raise. FedSmith shows economics outweigh politics over 56 years, suggesting a small pay raise is likely, not a freeze.
OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal
Comments submitted on OPM’s proposed rule to collect federal employee health data indicate concerns about privacy risks or potential misuse.
War Zone No Longer a Shield: Supreme Court Limits Contractor Immunity
The Supreme Court ruled contractors are not automatically immune from lawsuits in war zones, increasing accountability for federal contractors.
Protecting Your Spouse: The FERS Survivor Benefit Decision Explained
FERS survivor benefits can permanently affect your spouse’s income and health coverage. Here’s what federal employees need to consider before retiring.
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: A New Series for Federal Employees
Federal retirement planning extends well beyond healthcare. This new series explores how housing, spending patterns, and timing shape your finances for decades.
House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan
House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.
Recession-Proofing Your TSP: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Retirement Security
Federal retirees can use a bucket system strategy to protect their short- and long-term retirement savings in the TSP during market downturns.
TSP vs. Fidelity and Vanguard: A $1 Million Retirement Case Study
Should you keep your TSP or roll it over to Fidelity or Vanguard? A $1 million case study reveals the real trade-offs for federal retirees.
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