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...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years...
Understanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement Strategy
At the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a diversified retirement...
Federal Retirement Timeline
In the first eight months of 2025, 88,062 civil servants have submitted federal retirement applications. Even if you are years away from...
Federal Retirement Applications Tick Up in August
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as August saw 9,416 employees file for retirement. This is a...
Optimizing Your Retirement Withdrawals
Developing a strategy for retirement withdrawals is an important step in preparing for your future. The order in which you access your...
TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with a 4.08% gain, while...
Preparing for a Smooth Federal Retirement
A smooth federal retirement takes more than a date on the calendar; it requires a sequence of practical steps to protect your income, your...
The Social Security Act Turns 90
Social Security, officially the Social Security Act, was signed into law on August 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, marking...
