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The TSP Withdrawal Rule Every Federal Retiree Eventually Faces
For many federal retirees, the Thrift Savings Plan becomes a key source of retirement income. But regardless of how you plan to ...The Military Buyback: What Federal Employees Need to Know
About 25% of the federal civilian workforce are veterans. If you’re one of them, you may be sitting on years of additional ...FEGLI in Retirement: The Decisions That Stay With You
For many federal employees, FEGLI is something that runs in the background throughout their career. Premiums come out automatically, coverage stays in ...How Divorce Can Affect Your Federal Benefits
Divorce can change far more than your marital status. For federal employees and retirees, it can also affect health insurance coverage, life ...Your TSP Withdrawal Strategy Matters More Than You Think
During your federal career, the Thrift Savings Plan is relatively easy to manage. You contribute each pay period, receive agency matching, choose ...Your FERS Minimum Retirement Age: What It Is and Why It Matters
If you are a federal employee mapping out your path to retirement, your Minimum Retirement Age is one of the most important ...How Your High-3 Average Salary Is Calculated
If you are a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is built on three key factors: your years of creditable service, your age ...OPM Makes Progress: Federal Retirement Backlog Shrinks for the First Time in Months
After months of steady increases, the federal retirement backlog finally moved in the right direction in March. The Office of Personnel Management ...March TSP Performance: Volatility Returns as Global Risks Rise
March was a difficult month for Thrift Savings Plan participants. After a strong start to the year, particularly in international equities, markets ...Federal Retirement Options Explained
Most federal employees know they have a pension. Fewer understand that there are multiple distinct pathways to retirement under FERS, each with ...


















