Understanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement Strategy
At the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a diversified retirement...
POPVOX Launches Departure Dialogues for Federal Employees
The federal government is filled with programs that shape the daily lives of Americans, yet the people most familiar with how those...
Federal Retirement Timeline
In the first eight months of 2025, 88,062 civil servants have submitted federal retirement applications. Even if you are years away from...
Penalty-Free TSP Monthly Payments
Federal employees who exit service before age 55 can opt for monthly withdrawals from their traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) based on their life expectancy. When executed correctly, TSP monthly payments (TSP Life Expectancy payments) avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty, though they remain fully taxable. These monthly payments can...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years immediately before retirement. But here’s something many people don’t realize: the five-year rule does not apply when adding your spouse to your FEHB plan. During your career, your spouse may have chosen...
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TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with a 4.08% gain, while...
Preparing for a Smooth Federal Retirement
A smooth federal retirement takes more than a date on the calendar; it requires a sequence of practical steps to protect your income, your...
Roots of Labor Day Resonate as Federal Workers Lose Protections
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a holiday rooted in the...
America By Design: Airbnb Co-Founder to Lead Federal Overhaul
Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) associate, was recently appointed the United States’ first...
Is Financial Stress Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health?
Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can cause financial stress. Studies show that most Americans spend nearly four hours a day...
Trump’s 2026 Federal Pay Freeze Plan Nears Deadline
As the August 31, 2025, deadline approaches, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an alternative pay plan that could result in a...
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