Deferred vs. Postponed Annuity
For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed...
January 20, 2026
For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed...
January 19, 2026
Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits...
January 16, 2026
The number of TSP millionaires continues to climb, highlighting the impact of long-term contributions and market performance on federal...
January 22, 2026
With the Thrift Savings Plan’s Roth in-plan conversion option less than a week away, many federal employees and retirees are taking a closer look at how this long-anticipated change could affect their long-term tax strategy. Beginning January 28, 2026, the TSP will allow participants to convert eligible traditional (pre-tax) TSP...
January 21, 2026
Retirement doesn’t always align with age 59½ for federal employees, leaving many wondering how to tap into their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds sooner without hefty penalties. The good news is, you can often avoid the standard 10% early withdrawal penalty if you know the TSP’s specific exceptions. The Rule of 55: A Major...
January 15, 2026
Congressional negotiators have released a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that focuses on...
January 14, 2026 • One Comment
Approaching Medicare eligibility often raises more questions than answers for federal employees and...
January 13, 2026
As a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant, federal employees have the option of rolling over money...
January 12, 2026
One of the biggest decisions you need to make when you’re headed for retirement is when to file...
January 9, 2026
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal...
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December 23, 2025
As the year draws to a close, the federal workforce is set to enjoy a seasonal break and a modest...
December 22, 2025
Social security is a main component of retirement planning, but a recent Cato Institute survey of...
December 19, 2025
Federal employees have access to one of the most comprehensive retirement systems available, but...
January 8, 2026
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested in the I Fund...
January 7, 2026
The right timing can greatly impact your federal retirement by helping you maximize your annuity start date, annual leave lump-sum payout,...
January 6, 2026
The TSP Lifecycle Funds, also known as L Funds, are target-date retirement funds designed to simplify investing by automatically adjusting...
January 5, 2026
Many retirees expect to have lower taxes in retirement, but are shocked when they get their tax bill. An experienced tax professional can...
December 30, 2025
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented uncertainty...
December 29, 2025
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
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