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...
A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited...
Is It Time To Review Your Retirement Plan?
Far too many federal employees take a set-it-and-forget-it approach with their retirement plan. But you need to be prepared for the...
TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and Cons
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment...
