Have You Planned For The Unexpected In Retirement?
As a FERS worker, you have excellent retirement benefits plus your pension (annuity), Social Security and your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)....
Retirement Planning Should Start By Age 50
At what age does the countdown to retirement really begin? Since the IRS allows you to start making Catch-Up Contributions to your TSP at...
Managing Taxes Withheld From Traditional TSP Distributions
When you first head into retirement, it’s important to understand how much is withheld from your TSP distributions for federal income...
Understanding The Lump Sum Payment For Accrued Annual Leave
Have you ever wondered why so many federal workers pick a retirement date toward the end of the calendar year? The logic is simple —...
The Importance Of Your Official Personnel Folder (OPF)
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when applying for your federal retirement is waiting until the last minute to check the accuracy...
What Happens When The TSP Is Notified Of Your Retirement
As your FERS retirement date grows near, it’s important to understand how your account is handled once the TSP receives notice of your...
5-Year Countdown To Your FERS Retirement
If you plan on retiring five years from now it’s time ask yourself some questions. Can you meet the age and service requirements for an...
Update: Government Shutdown Averted Until March 2024
On January 18, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through early March to avoid a...
Dual Feds: Retirement-Planning Tips For Federal Couples
When both spouses work for Uncle Sam, you have more retirement-planning flexibility. Known as “Dual Feds,” certain options can help...
Federal Retirement Myths That May Lead You Astray
When it comes to federal retirement planning, the OPM is not allowed to give you financial advice. As a result, far too many pre-retirees...
