Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?
An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.
Annuity
2020 Pay Raise Unfair to Retirees?
Which group comes out ahead in determining a COLA or the annual federal pay raise?
Proposal Would Change Calculation Rate of the TSP Annuity COLA
The FRTIB has proposed a change to the rate used to calculate annual increases for TSP annuities.
What Taxes Will Federal Employees Have in Retirement?
What taxes can federal employees expect to pay after they retire from federal service?
Inflation and its Impact on your Federal Retirement
Federal retirees receive COLAs on their annuities to help offset inflation, but are there any similar options with your TSP account?
What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?
Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.
RFP Issued for TSP’s Annuity Provider
A request for proposal has been issued for a provider for the TSP’s annuity program.
Should I Buy Back Military Time?
Should you buy back military time? The author provides an analysis.
Could I Do Better Investing My Annuity Contributions?
Could a federal employee under FERS wind up with more money investing his annuity contributions? The author provides an analysis.
Another Bill Would Make Sex Offenders Ineligible for Federal Pensions
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would bar individuals convicted of sexual abuse of children from receiving federal pensions.
