President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has progressed to the House floor for a vote following a narrow approval by the House Budget Committee during...
Proposed federal benefit reforms, including the removal of the retiree annuity supplement and a shift to a “high-5” annuity formula, may prompt numerous federal workers to...
A budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will reduce federal employees’ benefits. The resolution requires...
Federal employees enjoy access to a range of insurance benefits. Many of these benefits can continue into retirement if specific conditions are met. Below is an...
Managing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations during a volatile market requires balancing opportunity and risk. Two primary strategies emerge: buying when the market is down...
Severance pay can provide a critical financial cushion for qualified federal employees facing involuntary separation from their jobs. How Severance Pay is Calculated Severance pay consists...
With the continued downsizing of the federal workforce, here’s a rundown of how VSIP, VERA, and RIFs function within federal agencies. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP)...
Retirement planning starts long before you’re ready to head off into the sunset and enjoy your golden years. In fact, as a federal employee, retirement planning...
Divorce can shake up your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the retirement savings vehicle for federal employees. If you’re splitting up, your TSP account might be divided...
According to 2024 data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the typical 60-year-old federal employee’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance sits at roughly $200,000. Enough...