Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal Retirement
If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private...
October TSP Fund Performance
For federal employees, the TSP is a powerful retirement benefit. With low fees, government backing, and a variety of investment options, it...
Asset Location Strategies for Federal Retirement
Your federal retirement strategy differs from that of most private sector employees. Because much of your retirement income is fixed or...
Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums
Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and compare coverage. According to OPM, fewer than 5% of employees change their coverage during Open Season. This could leave enrollees paying more for healthcare than anticipated. Remember that judging a...
Rethinking the 4% Rule for Retirement Planning
For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has served as a simple guideline for retirement planning: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the first year of retirement, then adjust that dollar amount each year for inflation. For example, if your portfolio is $1 million, you’d take out $40,000 in year one, and if inflation is …...
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Join our newsletter to stay ahead with the latest news and insights crafted exclusively for federal employees.
OPM’s Plan to Unify Federal HR Systems: What It Means for Employees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is taking on one of the biggest tech challenges in government, combining 119 separate federal HR...
Senate Rejects Dueling Bills to Pay Federal Employees
In a stark display of partisan deadlock, the U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected competing Republican and Democratic bills aimed at providing...
Do You Have a TSP Withdrawal Strategy?
If you spend more time planning a family vacation than working on a financial plan for retirement, you’re doing yourself a disservice....
Recommended TSP Balance at Age 50
Federal employees have different benchmarks for savings, making it important to focus on guidelines tailored to your needs. While you might...
With No Deal in Sight, Federal Employees Brace for Missed Pay
Federal employees will soon feel the full effect of a government shutdown that has entered its 21st day, with no clear path toward...
FEHB Premiums See Another Increase in 2026
Federal employees and retirees are facing significant hikes in their health insurance premiums for the 2026 plan year. The Office of...
Visited 70,379 times, 14 visit(s) today
