How Sick Leave Credits Toward Your FERS Retirement
Most federal employees know they accrue sick leave, but far fewer realize that every hour of unused sick leave they carry into retirement...
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...
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...
Factors To Consider Before Filing For Social Security Benefits
One of the biggest decisions you need to make when you’re headed for retirement is when to file for your Social Security benefits. Should...
Choosing A Tax Pro To Help Plan Your Federal Retirement
Many retirees expect to have lower taxes in retirement, but are shocked when they get their tax bill. An experienced tax professional can...
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...
How Confident Are Federal Employees About Retirement?
Federal employees have access to one of the most comprehensive retirement systems available, but strong benefits alone don’t guarantee...
What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines often focus on markets and inflation. But for most federal employees and retirees,...
TSP Stock Funds Helped by Market Rally
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund...
FERS Supplement vs. the 10% Pension Bonus: Which Is Worth More?
Federal employees approaching retirement often face a choice between two valuable but mutually exclusive benefits: the FERS Retiree Annuity...
