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...
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...
Why DIY Retirement Planning May Not Work For Feds
Since your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provide three streams of retirement income, you may be...
Prepping for Retirement and Beyond
Ideally, preparing for retirement should begin the day you’re hired. By contributing enough to get the full 5% from your agency, you are...
Social Security Filing Strategies for Couples
When married couples plan to claim Social Security benefits, several strategies can maximize their benefits based on their financial...
Determining your “Magic Number”
A new study shows that Americans have lowered their “magic number,” the amount of money they believe they need to retire comfortably,...
Federal Retirement: The TSP’s Role
Federal employees approaching retirement rely on a three-legged stool: their annuity (pension), Social Security, and the Thrift Savings...
Social Security Fairness Act – What’s Next?
On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law. This Act eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision and...
Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act To Repeal The WEP & GPO Provisions
For decades, legislation has been introduced with each new Congress calling for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
Social Security Fairness Act
On November 19th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act. The goal of this legislation is to remove two...
