Starting today, TSP participants can take advantage of the TSP Roth Conversion feature, allowing them to convert their traditional TSP balances into Roth balances. This option...
One of the most important retirement decisions you’ll make is when to claim Social Security. You can start as early as age 62, wait until your...
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested in the I Fund benefited from...
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented uncertainty marked by sweeping policy changes,...
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM received 23,393 federal retirement claims in...
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With low administrative fees and several funds...
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in standardized assumptions....
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund allocation can impact retirement outcomes. Federal...
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social Security. This guaranteed income in the...
Understanding how annual leave is earned and what can be carried over each year is key to making the most of your federal benefits. Annual leave...