Retirement Applications Slow in July
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number…
TSP July Returns
In July 2025, the TSP reported varied performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1%…
How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,…
TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and Cons
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment…
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you…
Should You Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?
Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were still little. However,…
Pros and Cons of the TSP Lifecycle Funds
The TSP Lifecycle Funds, also known as L Funds, are target-date retirement funds designed to simplify investing by automatically adjusting…
More Federal Employees Are TSP Millionaires
A growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, a milestone once…
Surge in Federal Retirement Applications Continues
OPM continues to deal with high numbers of federal retirement applications, as June saw 13,430 employees file for retirement. While this…
Federal Workforce Reductions and FedScope Modernization
The Trump administration’s efforts to streamline the federal workforce have led to a notable reduction in employee numbers, as reported…
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