Be Prepared for a Moderate COLA in January
There is both good and bad news about the likely COLA in 2018. The author provides the details.
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.
There is both good and bad news about the likely COLA in 2018. The author provides the details.
The best estimate for the 2018 COLA is 2.2% according to the Board of Trustees for the Social Security Trust Funds.
Income related monthly adjustments increase the Medicare Part B premiums for some beneficiaries. Here is a summary of when these kick in.
The SEC recently charged four Atlanta area brokers with fraudulently targeting TSP investors. These are details of the formal complaint that was filed.
The retirement applications backlog at OPM increased almost 18% in July.
The author suggests taking a “backwards approach” when it comes to planning for expenses in retirement.
I took the EPA’s VERA/VSIP offer and am wondering when to set the effective date of my retirement.
The SEC has issued a warning to current and former federal employees about investment scam artists who may pretend to be affiliated with federal agencies.
The SEC charged four former Atlanta area brokers with fraud for targeting federal retirees.
Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.