Are you considering relocation to a new community when you retire? My Federal Retirement has provided… more…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Making TSP Catch-Up Contributions
Federal employees age 50 or over can supplement regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions to grow their retirement nest egg more…
TSP Annuity Calculator: How to Estimate Monthly TSP Annuity Payments
To estimate your monthly TSP annuity payment you can use an online calculator or download a worksheet more…
Best Times to the Call the TSP’s ThriftLine
The Thrift Savings Plan outlines the better times of the day and week to call the TSP phone number for assistance more…
Significant Cuts to Federal Retirement Benefits Proposed by White House in 2019 Budget
The White House released its fiscal year 2019 budget proposal Monday that includes significant changes… more…
Thrift Savings Plan G Fund Investments Suspended to Avoid Hitting Debt Ceiling
In a letter Tuesday to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Treasury Department Secretary Steve Mnuchin said… more…
Your Federal Retirement Annuity: CSRS and FERS
Need to brush up on the federal retirement eligibility rules or how your retirement annuity will be calculated? This video can help. more…
The Financial Consequences of Early Retirement and Buyouts
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses some of the financial consequences of an early out retirement to help eligible federal employees make the right decision more…
White House Confirms Proposed 1.9% Federal Pay Raise for 2018
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney confirmed reports last week that President Trump’s fiscal budget request will include an across-the-board 1.9 percent pay raise for federal employees in 2018. The 2018 federal pay raise would start in January 2018 unless Congress proposes a different amount during the budget process this year. In February, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) reintroduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, that would provide a 3.2% increase in 2018. It it not known how the across-the-board 1.9 percent pay raise would be allocated in General Schedule base pay and locality pay. more…
FEHB and Medicare: How They Work Together for Federal Employees
A brief overview of how the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Plan and Medicare work together. Includes a handy FEHB and Medicare primary payer reference chart. more…