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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 ...Proposal to Expand Suitability Standards
According to a proposed rule published on June 3, 2025, OPM aims to expand the application of suitability standards to include current ...OPM Issues Merit Hiring Plan Memo
The Merit Hiring Plan, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order 14170, aims to ...Picking Your Retirement Date
The perfect retirement date is a widely discussed and dissected topic. There have been multiple articles dedicated to several strategies you can ...
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