Author: Federal Digest Staff
OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) Rules
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule on March 5, 2026, in the Federal Register that would significantly revise ...Long-Term Care: The Retirement Risk Federal Employees Aren’t Talking About
Most federal employees spend years planning their retirement income — and almost no time planning for what could consume it. Long-term care ...Federal Retirement Application Backlog Keeps Growing
As uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continues to play out, OPM received a staggering 31,240 federal retirement claims in February. This is ...Access Your TSP Early – Without Penalties
Retirement doesn’t always align with age 59½ for federal employees, leaving many wondering how to tap into their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) ...TSP Starts the Year in Positive Territory
All Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds posted positive returns in January 2026, giving federal employees a strong start to the year. International ...Retirement Application Backlog Continues to Rise
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got hit ...Maximizing Your Federal Retirement: The Best Dates to Retire in 2026
The right timing can greatly impact your federal retirement by helping you maximize your annuity start date, annual leave lump-sum payout, sick ...Pros and Cons of a Roth Conversion
A Roth conversion can offer significant benefits, but it comes with important tax implications. Benefits Contributions to Roth accounts have already been ...TSP Millionaire Count Continues to Grow
The number of TSP millionaires continues to climb, highlighting the impact of long-term contributions and market performance on federal retirement savings. As ...Federal Employees and Retirees Can Roll A 401(k) Into Their TSP Account
As a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant, federal employees have the option of rolling over money from eligible retirement plans like a ...
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