5 Social Security Questions Everybody Should Be Able To Answer (Before Retiring)
When is the best age to take Social Security? The author provides some considerations for federal employees under FERS.
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
When is the best age to take Social Security? The author provides some considerations for federal employees under FERS.
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
Can I take a certain percentage out of my traditional TSP (all G fund) for two years, and then purchase an annuity?
A federal employee with the Fish and Wildlife Service tells his story of how he became a millionaire by investing in the TSP throughout his federal career.
I am under FERS and plan to remain in federal service until I get an additional 10% annuity, but am wondering if my TSP funds are invested correctly.
Most people consider Social Security a safety net, but new research suggests that benefits fall disproportionately to the wealthy in retirement. The author provides an analysis.
If your income is high enough, your Medicare Part B premiums could potentially triple. The author explains what to watch for.
The Office of Personnel Management was able to reduce its backlog of outstanding retirement applications by almost 8% in April.
To qualify for federal disability retirement, you must have become disabled while working in your position. The author looks at some cases as precedent for providing medical evidence to establish a connection between the illness and ability to perform your job.
A political event can cause a temporary shake up in the stock market. What does this mean for your TSP account, and how do you know if you are taking the right amount of risk for your personal situation?