Penalty-Free TSP Monthly Payments
Federal employees who exit service before age 55 can opt for monthly withdrawals from their traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) based on...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years...
Understanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement Strategy
At the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a diversified retirement...
Understanding FEHB Survivor Benefits
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into retirement, your spouse and eligible children may continue coverage after your death. However, this depends on one critical step: electing either a full or partial survivor annuity when you retire....
The New TSP Roth Conversion Feature
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced new details about its TSP Roth Conversion feature, set to launch in January, allowing participants to convert their traditional TSP balances into Roth balances. This option offers a strategic way to manage retirement savings for tax advantages. Traditional vs. Roth: Key Differences...
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Optimizing Your Retirement Withdrawals
Developing a strategy for retirement withdrawals is an important step in preparing for your future. The order in which you access your...
Alternative Pay Plan Defies Anticipated Pay Freeze
President Donald Trump issued the 2026 Alternative Pay Plan Letter on August 28, 2025, outlining pay adjustments for civilian federal...
TSP Funds Show Positive Returns in August
In August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns. The S Fund, tracking small-and mid-size businesses, led with a 4.08% gain, while...
Preparing for a Smooth Federal Retirement
A smooth federal retirement takes more than a date on the calendar; it requires a sequence of practical steps to protect your income, your...
Roots of Labor Day Resonate as Federal Workers Lose Protections
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a holiday rooted in the...
America By Design: Airbnb Co-Founder to Lead Federal Overhaul
Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) associate, was recently appointed the United States’ first...
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