2024 COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security Could Be Significantly Lower
After an 8.7% COLA for 2023, read the latest on inflation and interest rates – indicating a much lower adjustment next year.
Moving Money Out of the Thrift Savings Plan
What is the difference between a TSP transfer, rollover, and withdrawal? We explore the tax consequences for Traditional and Roth TSP accounts.
Caught on TikTok: A FEGLI Thief and a DHS Imposter
An Iowa woman and a Minnesota man both committed crimes directly related to the federal government – and TikTok played a role in both.
Health Insurance Changes Coming for US Postal Employees
OPM is scrambling to create a new health insurance marketplace for USPS workers, mandated by Congress to go live by 2025.
What Happened? The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Collapses
Understanding the Recent Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Collapses: What You Need to Know
NASA News: Updates from ISS and Artemis Missions
SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft Vehicles continue to transport astronauts to and from ISS. Also – safety panel assesses the Artemis moon missions.
Don’t Overlook Medicare, Survivor Benefits, and Health Savings Accounts
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer dives deep into items 5 through 7 from her “10 MORE Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement” Series.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Budget Says 5.2%
The White House’s proposed budget for 2024 was released last week, recommending a 5.2% pay raise for federal employees.
The Politicization of the Thrift Savings Plan Continues
Will there be an E-Fund? Read about the latest politicization of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other possible issues with the retirement plan for feds.
OPM Sends Out Notice About FLTCIP Enrollment Suspension
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a letter with some important reminders regarding the suspension of FLTCIP.