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As you make preparations for retirement, it’s important that you have all your bases covered. An analysis of the fundamental building blocks of a retirement plan...
Retirement planning is a significant milestone in any federal worker’s career, marked by considerations of age, length of service, and financial preparedness. Recent statistics from the...
When does the journey towards retirement truly commence? The IRS’s provision for Catch-Up Contributions to your TSP at age 50 marks a pivotal milestone in your...
For years, the 80% rule has served as a cornerstone in retirement planning, dictating that you’ll require 80% of your pre-retirement income to sustain your lifestyle...
If retirement is on the horizon within the next five years, it’s time to embark on a critical self-assessment. Considerations such as eligibility for an immediate...
Making informed decisions is key as you approach retirement under FERS. Here are the five major decisions you’ll need to tackle: 1. When to Retire Your...
As you approach retirement, it’s crucial to reassess your insurance coverage to ensure you’re not overpaying for policies that may no longer align with your needs....
Contemplating worst-case scenarios may not be pleasant, but it is an essential step when planning for retirement. Before entering this significant phase of life, it is...
Amidst the meticulous planning for retirement, one critical factor often overlooked is the escalating expenses associated with healthcare. Termed as healthcare inflation, it poses a significant...
A survey conducted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) unveiled intriguing perspectives among participants in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) within the Federal Employees...
Retirement planning starts long before you’re ready to head off into the sunset and enjoy your golden years. In fact,...
Divorce can shake up your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the retirement savings vehicle for federal employees. If you’re splitting up,...
According to 2024 data from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the typical 60-year-old federal employee’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...
Voluntary Retirement – Immediate Unreduced Annuity Requirement: Eligible for the retiree annuity supplement if you’re under 62You can carry your...
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees may be eligible for Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) under certain circumstances, primarily when they...
If you leave your government job before reaching retirement eligibility, you have two main options regarding your FERS contributions: Refund...
On February 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to implement the Department of Government Efficiency’s workforce...
A federal judge on Monday extended his injunction preventing the Trump administration from implementing its contentious “deferred resignations” program, just...
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has granted federal agencies the authority to offer voluntary early retirement (VERA) alongside the...
Throughout your federal career, your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance is likely to grow into a significant asset. With its...