IRMAA: The Medicare Charge Most Federal Retirees Don’t See Coming
Federal retirees, you’ve planned for Medicare. You know the premiums. But what you may not know is that your income could make those...
Federal Retirement Application Backlog Keeps Growing
As uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continues to play out, OPM received a staggering 31,240 federal retirement claims in...
Federal Retirees Encounter Delays in Receiving Tax Forms
As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, some federal retirees are reporting delays in receiving their Form 1099-R statements from the...
TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the Way
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps....
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can...
Safeguarding Your TSP During Volatile Markets
Market volatility can feel unsettling, but how you respond with your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations can make a significant...
Are Your TSP Catch-Up Contributions Going to the Right Place?
Starting January 1, 2026, a new rule took effect that quietly changed how catch-up TSP contributions work for a specific group of federal...
What Happens to Your TSP When You Die?
Your TSP account doesn’t follow your will. It doesn’t follow a divorce agreement, a prenuptial arrangement, or a court order....
How Federal Employees Can Use the TSP G Fund Wisely
The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For federal employees nearing...
Federal Retirement Application Backlog and Processing Times Rise
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got...
