Federal Employees Retirement System
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Thrift Savings Plan millionaires, many of whom never expected to make it there, provide some perspective.
April 20, 2021 -
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), created by Congress, have made monthly raids on the Social Security benefits of millions of retired civil servants for decades.
April 15, 2021 -
Planning for retirement is a process that doesn't have to be a painful if you avoid some common mistakes. It will pay off big to know what they are and avoid them.
March 17, 2021 -
Planning for retirement isn't rocket science, but in some ways it is more challenging because ultimately you'll be riding that rocket however long it takes.
March 03, 2021 -
The golden years can be the best time of your life, but only if you are sure you have all your bases covered.
February 04, 2021 -
If you're even THINKING about retiring this year, or next, you have a lot to consider. And 2021/22 could be a tough time to decide.
February 03, 2021 -
Whether you are going out this year, next summer or departure day is years away, plan ahead. Starting yesterday. But beginning now is better than nothing. A lot better.
October 21, 2020 -
News that they will be getting a 1.3% cost of living adjustment in January 2021 is getting a mixed reception from federal, military and Social Security retirees.
October 14, 2020 -
Expert financial coach Abraham Grungold shares tips on how federal workers can best save money for retirement.
July 30, 2020 -
When in doubt, and in all things retirement, start with Tammy Flanagan. She’s been thinking and rethinking your career since the virus hit.
April 01, 2020 -
The virus-driven stock market crash has hammered the TSP accounts of hundreds of thousands of feds, many of whom had planned to retire this year.
March 24, 2020 -
While the short-term impact is obvious, the long-range impact of the coronavirus scare on the world economy, the stock market, and your Thrift Savings Plan nestegg is yet too be determined.
February 28, 2020 -
Even in the federal government where workers are supposed to be treated the same and be paid based on their grade level, there are differences. Take the two main retirement systems.
February 24, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department is challenging a New Jersey law enforcement policy D-O-J says obstructs federal immigration enforcement.
February 11, 2020 -
No one gets paid what they deserve. But everyone deserves a little stability.
February 11, 2020