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The federal retirement backlog continued to shrink in May, reaching its lowest point since before the surge that began in late 2024. The progress is real,...
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in positive territory, extending...
Most federal employees understand that divorce can affect a pension. What many do not realize is that a divorce settlement can also affect the survivor benefits...
For many federal employees, the FERS pension becomes the foundation of retirement income. Unlike savings accounts or market-based investments, it provides a monthly payment backed by...
When you separate from federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out in a lump sum. For employees who have accumulated significant leave over a...
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...
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...