Author: Federal Digest Staff
A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited agency-specific pensions, often tied ...Why DIY Retirement Planning May Not Work For Feds
Since your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provide three streams of retirement income, you may be tempted ...Retirement Applications Slow in July
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number ...TSP Funds Show Mixed Results
In July 2025, the TSP reported mixed performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by ...More Feds Hit TSP Millionaire Status
A growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, a milestone ...FERS Supplement vs 10% Annuity Bonus
Now that the FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement has survived proposed federal benefit cuts, this may lead to a big decision for some ...Federal Judge Continues to Challenge RIF Plans
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court lifted an injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, allowing the Trump administration to ...Federal Workforce Changes and FedScope Update
The Trump administration’s initiative to streamline the federal government has significantly reduced the federal workforce, according to the Office of Personnel Management ...Understanding Required Minimum Distributions
When you put money into your TSP or other tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the contributions you make have not been subject to income ...Are You Retirement Ready?
With President Trump’s proposal to eliminate 107,000 federal positions in non-defense agencies starting in 2026, federal workers may face job insecurity, potentially ...
