A Trump account is a new IRA-style savings account for kids, but the money can only go into specific low-cost funds. The IRS has now proposed detailed rules on what qualifies and what it means for your family’s account. more…
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What a New Bipartisan Social Security Plan Could Mean for Federal Retirees
A bipartisan Senate plan would remove the cap on Social Security payroll taxes for high earners. Most federal employees won’t feel the tax change directly — but there’s an important deadline in this development that affects everyone planning to retire in the next decade. more…
7 Ways HR Can’t Help You With Your Retirement – And the 5 Ways They Should
Your agency’s HR office knows the rules, but they don’t know your finances, your family, or your goals. Chris Kowalik outlines 7 major retirement decisions HR can’t make for you — from when to retire to Social Security timing — plus the 5 things HR is actually responsible for. more…
TSP Week in Review: August 17-21, 2026
Stocks had a rough five days in TSP accounts last week. One core fund took the week’s biggest hit, another barely moved, and Friday brought a bit of a save. Get the full fund-by-fund breakdown more…
How to Maximize Your 2026 TSP Contributions and Not Lose Agency Matching Contributions
Hitting the Thrift Savings Plan contribution and catch-up contribution limits too early in the year can still cost FERS employees their agency matching contributions. Ed Zurndorfer shows you how to calculate the right per-pay-date amount, whether you’re under age 50, ages 50-59, or in the age 60-63 “super catch-up” window. more…
10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer outlines errors individuals often make when purchasing and owning a life insurance policy
2025 Health Insurance Plan Options & Comparison Tools
Get the latest the official information online for the 2024 plan year of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. Dental and vision (FEDVIP) details are also available...
Your Federal Health Benefits & Medicare: Helpful Resources from OPM
The Office of Personnel Management offers several resources for federal employees and retirees regarding Medicare and how it works with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program...
Guide to Federal Retiree COLAs: What Are They and How Are They Calculated?
Understand what the cost-of-living adjustment is, how it is computed, and how it affects CSRS and FERS annuities, survivor annuities, and other federal employee death benefits...
10 Biggest Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Planning for Retirement (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn the 10 biggest federal retirement planning mistakes that many employees make before leaving civil service including CSRS, FERS, Thrift Savings Plan...
Federal Retirement Planning Checklists
Checklists for 5-10 years from retirement, one year away from retirement, and for your first year after retirement...