S Fund volatility was on full display in July. After a 4.34% surge in June, which saw it lead the...
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If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is primarily driven by two things: your years of creditable service and your High-3 average salary. Of those,...
Markets gave back some of their early 2026 gains in March. Rising global tensions pushed investors toward caution, sending most TSP funds into negative territory for...
For most federal retirees, the real question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better on paper—it’s which one works best for your situation in...
Most federal employees know they have a pension. Fewer understand that there are multiple distinct pathways to retirement under FERS, each with different eligibility requirements, different...
If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan, you have access to a Health Savings Account. Most people treat it like a medical expense...
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the largest group life insurance program in the world, covering more than 4 million...
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps. Amid mixed economic signals, including...
The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For federal employees nearing retirement, it can...
For many federal employees, retirement does not line up neatly with age 59½. Leaving service earlier can raise an important question: how do you access your...
Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits all contribute to your retirement income,...