How Your High-3 Average Salary Is Calculated
If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is based on your years of creditable service and your High-3 average salary. Of…
OPM Makes a Dent: Federal Retirement Backlog Drops for the First Time in Months
After months of relentless growth, the federal retirement application backlog finally showed signs of relief in March. OPM’s…
March TSP Performance: Volatility Returns as Global Risks Rise
March was a difficult month for Thrift Savings Plan participants. After a strong start to the year, particularly in international equities,…
Tips For Federal Employees Considering Private Life Insurance
As FEGLI premiums rise, especially approaching retirement, many federal employees begin to explore alternatives. Whether it’s a private…
FEGLI Mistakes That Can Cost Federal Employees
Federal employees often assume their life insurance is “handled” through FEGLI, but that assumption can lead to costly mistakes over…
Latest Federal Retirement Data: TSP Hits $1 Trillion
The Thrift Savings Plan has officially crossed a major milestone. According to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board’s…
Understanding the TSP I Fund: What’s Driving Its Recent Surge?
The TSP I Fund (International Stock Index Investment Fund) is getting renewed attention from federal employees. After years of…
Retirement Decisions Unique to Federal Couples
Retirement planning always requires thoughtful preparation. For federal couples, where both spouses work for federal agencies, the…
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…
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…
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