The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 76 days, a 6-day increase from August’s 70-day average. This comes as OPM faces a...
In September 2025, TSP stock funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% , and the...
The Thrift Savings Plan posted gains across all funds in August 2025. The S Fund, which tracks small- and mid-cap U.S. companies, led the way with...
The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is a special option the federal government can offer during periods of restructuring, downsizing, or reorganization. When approved by the...
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number is down from the...
In July 2025, the TSP reported mixed performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1%. The...
An increasing number of federal workers are entering retirement with seven-figure Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances — a milestone that was once exceptionally rare. Newly released...
Like any good trip, your journey to retirement requires a lot of careful planning and thorough research to ensure you successfully reach your destination. As you...
TSP funds posted strong gains in June 2025, reflecting a robust market recovery. Here’s a breakdown of how the core and lifecycle funds performed. One Big...
Federal employees are facing unprecedented job insecurity as each day brings fresh news of attempts to reduce the federal workforce. It’s never been more important to...