Backlog of Federal Retirement Claims at OPM is Highest Since 2013
The backlog of retirement claims sitting in OPM’s inventory is at levels not seen in over 8 years.
FEGLI Option B: Don’t Get Stung in Retirement
Option B coverage in the Federal Group Life Insurance Plan can be fully kept after retiring from government service, but it gets costly as you get older.
Deciding Between Traditional and Roth TSP Accounts
The basics about matching, withdrawals, and taxation when it comes to the two types of accounts the Thrift Savings Plan offer
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Confirms 2.7% Salary Increase
While the White House already recommended a 2.7% Federal Raise in its 2022 budget suggestions, the formal announcement supports the likelihood of a 2.2% across-the-board raise with a .5% locality…
US Cyber Command Moving to Joint Common Access Program
Cybersecurity in the Federal Government: Offensive missions will be conducted via unified platform across the US Cyber Command by 2024.
Figuring Out Your High-3 Salary
The High-3 salary for FERS is one of the variables used in the retirement calculation when claiming retirement benefits.
The C Fund in the TSP: How It Works and What It’s Made Of
The C-Fund is one of three stock funds in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Read how it works to boost your retirement savings.
Thrift Savings Plan Recap: August ‘21
The C-Fund led the TSP in monthly return with 3.03% and only the F Fund saw a loss- which was -0.18%.