Federal Retirement Applications Spike in October
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 79 days, a 3-day increase from September’s 76-day average....
Rethinking the 4% Rule for Retirement Planning
For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has served as a simple guideline for retirement planning: withdraw 4% of your total savings in the...
Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal Retirement
If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private...
October TSP Fund Performance
For federal employees, the TSP is a powerful retirement benefit. With low fees, government backing, and a variety of investment options, it...
Pillars of a Successful Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
Do You Have a TSP Withdrawal Strategy?
If you spend more time planning a family vacation than working on a financial plan for retirement, you’re doing yourself a disservice....
Recommended TSP Balance at Age 50
Federal employees have different benchmarks for savings, making it important to focus on guidelines tailored to your needs. While you might...
Federal Retirement Applications Surge Amid Government Shutdown
As the federal workforce navigates a government shutdown, a massive wave of federal retirement applications triggered by the Deferred...
TSP Funds Continue Gains in September
In September 2025, TSP funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown. The C Fund gained 3.65%, the S Fund rose 2.04% ,...
Federal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSP
With two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to review their TSP...





