Federal retirement claims processing not getting any faster
Federal retirement claims processing is almost back to its pandemic peak. In August, claims took an average of two-and-a-half…
Social Security, the TSP and your expiration date?
If you could find out, for sure, when you are going to die — would you do it? Knowing your precise expiration date could be…
TSP roadmap: When (if ever) should you play it ‘safe?’
The good news headline is that membership in the Thrift Savings Plans’ Millionaires Club has jumped to 98,879 and is still…
Time to retire Social Security’s ‘evil twins?’
If the 2022 mid-term elections are as energized as some experts predict, it could produce a Congress that might repeal or…
Most TSP funds rose in August but overall decline from a year ago
Last month the Thrift Savings Plan returns saw steady increases in most funds, but returns were still lower than where they…
Is your son-in-law a jerk? Armor plate your estate.
Even if you’re young and have only been with Uncle Sam for a short time, odds are you already have an estate. If you have been…
Is your son-in-law a jerk? Armor plate your estate.
Even if you’re young and have only been with Uncle Sam for a short time, odds are you already have an estate. If you have been…
TSP satisfaction remains high, but participants have ideas on how it can improve
Most participants are still largely pleased with the Thrift Savings Plan, with satisfaction rebounding slightly in 2021…
Mastering your 3-wheel retirement vehicle
Do you suffer from pension envy? Many current and retired feds do!
Most people currently on the federal payroll will retire…
Inflation and your retirement timeline
With inflation on the rise, a growing number of feds are crunching the numbers to weigh the financial benefits of working…