On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
Are you eligible for a buyout? Benefits expert Tammy Flanagan breaks down the requirements. Plus, a new report on PTSD finds 1 in 5 servicemembers may have it and some are not getting help.
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
But the Office of Personnel Management is prodding federal employees to also think about financial freedom — especially in retirement. As part of its Retirement Readiness Now series, OPM compiled a list of four things feds should do to start getting a handle on their future retirement. Tammy Flanagan, the senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning, discussed the tips on In Depth with Francis Rose.
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
The Thrift Savings Plan's Roth option rolls out today. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has been preparing for the new program for two years now, but despite the big push today many federal employees will actually have to wait to enroll in the new program. One of the largest federal payroll processors needs more time to upgrade its systems in preparation for the Roth option. Find information about which agencies are affected, as well as the five things feds should know about the Roth TSP below.
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
If you have a stash of cash and you want to park it in one of the safest, most generous places around, where do you go? Tip: It isn't the Thrift Savings Plan, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joined In Depth with Francis Rose.
Is it more important to provide insurance for your family after you\'ve gone, or while you are still around but pretty much helpless? It\'s a dollars-and-sense option people should check out, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Making the decision to accept buyout money can change your life for good or bad. Financial and career experts told Federal News Radio the right answer depends on who you are and what you expect and need in life.
Tammy Flanagan is the senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning.
Tammy Flanagan is the senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning.
Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, discussed the pros and cons of cashing out a TSP and what to think about when buying an annuity from a private company.