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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,...
All Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds posted positive returns in January 2026, giving federal employees a strong start to the year. International stocks led the way...
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The federal retirement backlog continued to shrink in May, reaching its lowest point since before the surge that began in...
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished...
Most federal employees understand that divorce can affect a pension. What many do not realize is that a divorce settlement...
For many federal employees, the FERS pension becomes the foundation of retirement income. Unlike savings accounts or market-based investments, it...
When you separate from federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out in a lump sum. For employees who...
After a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome turnaround in TSP performance....
Public Service Recognition Week runs from May 3 through May 9 this year. It’s a designated time to acknowledge the...
At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I retire, and how much...
For federal employees preparing to leave government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It...
If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is primarily driven by two things: your years of creditable service and...