Pay & Benefits

Open Season Trick or Treat

It’s time to take a close look at your healthcare expenses for 2015 and consider ways to lower them in 2016.

Pay & Benefits

Looking for Expert Advice? TSP Has It.

The Thrift Savings Plan’s low administrative fees should make you think twice before moving your money.

Pay & Benefits

Why Your Retirement Spending Estimates Are Probably Wrong

The experts weigh in on where people miscalculate in their life-after-work plans.

Pay & Benefits

Who Can You Trust?

If you hire a financial planner, make sure they’re qualified and put your interest above their own.

Pay & Benefits

Be Ready for the Long Term

No one knows what the future holds, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare. Here's what I'm telling my children.

Pay & Benefits

Beware of Hucksters

Why you should consider creating a retirement club at your agency.

Pay & Benefits

Get Counseling

Some agencies are falling down on the job of providing retirement information to their employees.

Pay & Benefits

Don’t Rush to Withdraw Your Retirement Savings

Certain federal employees who retire early can now access their TSP funds without a tax penalty. But should they?

Pay & Benefits

A Rude Annuity Shock

When a survivor benefit turns out to be much smaller than expected.