Author: Federal Digest Staff
Mapping Out Your Federal Retirement Journey
From January through August 2025, more than 88,000 federal employees submitted retirement applications. Even if your own retirement is years away, it’s ...TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, the TSP reported positive returns across all of its funds. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with ...Is Financial Stress Affecting Your Well-Being?
We’ve all heard that money can’t buy happiness, but financial stress can certainly chip away at peace of mind. Research shows Americans ...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 ...
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