After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished...
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Public Service Recognition Week runs from May 3 through May 9 this year. It’s a designated time to acknowledge the work performed by those in government,...
At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I retire, and how much money will I need? They sound...
For federal employees preparing to leave government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It sets the earliest point at which...
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...
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...