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...
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...
Senate Advances Deal to End Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen agencies, guarantee back pay, and reverse some of the recent layoffs that have shaken the federal workforce. The proposed legislation would fund several agencies through Fiscal Year 2026, while extending stopgap funding...
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...
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Preparing Financially for Job Loss
With the Trump administration threatening more layoffs, it’s never been more important to have a plan in place. Safeguarding your...
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...
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