Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to...
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...
Asset Location Strategies for Federal Retirement
Your federal retirement strategy differs from that of most private sector employees. Because much of your retirement income is fixed or...
2026 Changes: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
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...
Government Shutdown Delays CPI Release, Postponing 2026 COLA Calculation
The ongoing government shutdown has led to a significant delay in the release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI), a critical...
From Limestone Mine to Lifetime Benefits: Inside the Federal Retirement Process
Every year, thousands of employees file for federal retirement and begin the process of converting decades of service into lifetime...
