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Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits...
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The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 76 days, a 6-day increase from August’s 70-day average. This comes as OPM faces a...
In September 2025, TSP stock funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% , and the...
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations must halt operations. This triggers what’s known as a “shutdown...
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into retirement, your spouse and eligible...
Since 2012, federal employees have had the option to contribute after-tax dollars to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). While agency matching contributions still go into...
The Thrift Savings Plan posted gains across all funds in August 2025. The S Fund, which tracks small- and mid-cap U.S. companies, led the way with...
The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is a special option the federal government can offer during periods of restructuring, downsizing, or reorganization. When approved by the...
When market conditions turn shaky, many federal employees shift a large share of their balance into the TSP G Fund. It’s viewed as the safest choice...
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number is down from the...
In July 2025, the TSP reported mixed performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1%. The...
