Federal Retirement Options Explained
Not every federal retirement is the same. Under FERS, there are several distinct retirement pathways, and the one you choose determines...
TSP or IRA for Federal Retirees?
For most federal retirees, the question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better in theory; it’s which one serves your...
Generic Retirement Advice Doesn’t Fit Federal Employees
Retirement planning advice is everywhere: “Save 10–15 times your salary by retirement,” or “Budget $300,000+ for healthcare...
The Postal Service Financial Crisis
The U.S. Postal Service is facing a financial crisis serious enough that Postmaster General David Steiner went before a House Oversight subcommittee this week to deliver a straightforward message: without congressional action, USPS will run out of cash within 12 months and may be unable to deliver the mail. It is not a new problem,...
2027 COLA Watch for Federal Retirees
Whether you’re one of the growing numbers federal retirees or getting close, the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment is worth keeping an eye on. The COLA helps your annuity keep pace with inflation, and while the official 2027 figure won’t be announced until mid-October, the count is already underway. As of now, the running estimate...
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OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) Rules
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule on March 5, 2026, in the Federal Register that would significantly...
America’s Founding Documents Take Flight
For the first time in history, some of the nation’s most treasured founding documents have left their secure vaults at the National...
Federal Retirees Encounter Delays in Receiving Tax Forms
As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, some federal retirees are reporting delays in receiving their Form 1099-R statements from the...
FEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Established in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the largest group life insurance plan globally,...
TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the Way
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps....
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can...
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