Benefits
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If they made a movie about a government janitor who legally became a millionaire, would you see it? Would you believe it?
August 17, 2021 -
While some welcome regular reports on the TSP and its stakeholders, many are concerned that Congress may take issue with the idea of millionaire bureaucrats.
August 12, 2021 -
Once again, there are dueling agendas to eliminate or offset the Windfall Elimination Provision, a pesky nuance that reduces Social Security benefits for some federal retirees.
August 09, 2021 -
Some military families may not be eligible for SNAP because of the housing allowance they receive.
July 28, 2021 -
Should you treat Social Security like insurance or like an investment? Your answer may affect how much money you collect.
July 27, 2021 -
DoD's Transition Assistance Program aims to prepare service members for life outside the military. But for members whose final duty station is small or rural, the benefits of TAP are fairly limited.
July 26, 2021 -
January 2022's cost of living adjustment for federal retirees will depend on not only their plan, but also inflation.
July 22, 2021 -
A handful of strategies exist for TSP investors when the stock market expects to see a sharp decline.
July 21, 2021 -
The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act expands paid time off to all federal workers, allowing them up to 12 weeks to recover from a personal illness or care for a sick parent or family member.
July 20, 2021 -
If federal retirees wait until age 70 to collect Social Security, their monthly benefits could see a big increase.
July 20, 2021 -
Consumer prices are going up and up, which is a good sign if you're hoping for a high cost of living adjustment next January.
July 19, 2021 -
If the pandemic proved anything, it's never too early to start thinking about hour health care needs. That means now's a good time to review your needs.
July 16, 2021 -
Uncertainty over the size of the pay raise vs. the COLA is causing many feds to rethink their proposed retirement date.
July 15, 2021 -
It is possible to work for Uncle Sam long enough to get and qualify for benefits and an annuity, but still leave government earlier.
July 14, 2021 -
Despite a deadly worldwide pandemic, the number of active and retired feds with million-dollar-plus Thrift Savings Plan accounts more than doubled in the last year.
July 08, 2021