Federal Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50k
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got a...
All TSP Funds End 2025 in Positive Territory
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested in the I Fund...
Maximizing Your Federal Retirement: The Best Dates to Retire in 2026
The right timing can greatly impact your federal retirement by helping you maximize your annuity start date, annual leave lump-sum payout,...
2026 Changes Affecting Federal Employees and Retirees
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
Social Security Uncertainty and What It Means for Retirement Planning
Social security is a main component of retirement planning, but a recent Cato Institute survey of about 2,000 Americans finds that while...
TSP Beneficiary Basics
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With low administrative...
November Sees Rise in Federal Retirement Claims
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM...
Federal Employees Sick Leave Calculations
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in...
Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Retirement planning is one of the most important aspects of a federal career, yet many employees wait until it’s too late to fully...
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....
