Retirement Benefits
OPM’s retirement backlog hit an 8-year low last month
Efforts to streamline the processing of departing federal workers’ retirement applications continue to pay dividends, as the inventory of pending claims hit the lowest point since 2016.
TSP funds all bounced back in May
After a rough April, each of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.
L Funds: A Love Affair
COMMENTARY | For these “set it and forget it” funds, “setting it” may require a bit more work than matching your birth year to the “right” fund.
Problem Solvers Caucus throws its weight behind an effort to kill the windfall elimination provision
Some lawmakers have spent years garnering support to repeal a controversial tax rule that cuts Social Security benefits for some public servants.
What is the retirement age for federal employees?
Retirement involves making many decisions including deciding when to retire.
Mixed reactions to Medicare Part D in the FEHB
It's been almost five months since Part D was incorporated into many Federal Employees Health Benefit plans. How is it being received?
OPM’s retirement backlog continued a four-month downward trend in April
Though the Office of Personnel Management’s backlog of pending federal retirement claims fell again last month, the pace of progress has slowed.
Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 2
Social Security, along with the FERS basic retirement benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan, can provide the financial security you will need during your life after retirement.
Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 1
It is important to keep up with Social Security changes that can have an impact on your current and future benefits.
Most TSP funds took a tumble in April
After two months of sustained gains, only one portfolio in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished last month in the black.
Postponing retirement problems: Part 2
Federal law trumps what might seem to make the most sense.
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Postponing retirement problems: Part 1
It’s important to know the difference between a postponed retirement and a deferred retirement.
Estate planning for federal employees: Maximize benefits and minimize taxes
Make sure to review and update your estate plan regularly to reflect changes in your financial situation and personal circumstances.
Resigning instead of retiring
How you leave the federal government matters when it comes to benefits.
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