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Understanding TSP Required Minimum Distribution Rules for TSP Beneficiary Participants
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the RMD rules that apply to a Thrift Savings Plan spouse beneficiary of a deceased civilian or uniformed services more…
Most Common Federal Retirement Application Errors
Federal employees nearing retirement are encouraged to review the data in order to lessen the possible delay in receiving their benefits more…
2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predicted to be 6.2%
If the projection holds until the official figure is determined in October, it would be the highest COLA increase since 1983 more…
Understanding TSP Required Minimum Distribution Rules for Separated and Retired TSP Participants
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) for TSP participants who have separated or retired from federal service. Included is a discussion of the deadlines; procedure for meeting requirements in the first, second and subsequent years; suggestions to reduce RMD amounts — plus several practical examples more…
Legislation Would Raise Age for Required Minimum Distributions, Increase Catch-Up Contribution Amounts for Retirement Savings
Proposed bills in both the House and Senate would raise the age for required withdrawals (RMDs) and increase the amount for catch-up contributions for retirement savings accounts more…
IRS Corrects Information on 10-Year Rule on Inherited IRAs
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains the IRS’ clarification of the 10-year rule with respect IRAs in which an individual was named the beneficiary of a deceased individual’s IRA more…
TSP Likely to Offer Mutual Fund Window Including Climate Friendly Options in 2022
The window will allow TSP investors to allocate funds in their account to more than 5,000 investments more…
Roth Accounts Can be Useful for All Federal Employees — Retirees Could Pay Less in Medicare Part B Premiums
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurdnorfer, explains how Roth TSP and IRA accounts can be useful for all federal employees – new, mid-career, and nearly retired – and why those retiring in the next 10 to 20 years with Roth accounts may pay less in monthly Medicare Part B premiums more…
Legislation Would Change Social Security’s COLA Calculation
If passed, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2021 would potentially increase cost of living adjustments for Social Security and other federal retirement programs to reflect rising costs for seniors more…