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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 ...February 24, 2026Retirement 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 ...February 17, 2026Maximizing 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 ...February 10, 2026Pros 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 ...February 3, 2026TSP 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 ...January 27, 2026Federal 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 ...January 20, 2026Federal Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50k
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got a ...January 13, 2026Survey Reveals Federal Employees’ Financial Confidence Level
Federal employees benefit from one of the most robust retirement systems available, yet having strong benefits doesn’t always translate into financial peace ...January 6, 2026Deferred vs. Postponed Annuity
For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed annuity” refer to distinct options for ...December 30, 2025How the Fed Rate Cut Affects Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, news coverage usually zeroes in on Wall Street and inflation. For federal employees and retirees, ...December 23, 2025
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