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…
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…
TSP News: Lifecycle Funds, Attempts to Politicize TSP, and more
Biden picks 3 new members for FRTIB, Congress looks to TSP as a tool for political gain, plus L-Fund, G-Fund,…
2022 COLA Update: Highest Cost-of-Living Adjustment in over 10 Years?
The 2022 COLA for CSRS Annuitants and Social Security Recipients is looking to be over 5% - the largest COLA…
OPM Conducts Agency Audit for Retirement Package Errors
Report from OPM highlights common errors on retirement claim packages for both FERS and CSRS from October 2018 to July…
New Law Would Change Temporary and Seasonal Service
Feds with temporary and seasonal service hours could become eligible for retirement sooner if proposed bill becomes law.
Proposed Legislation Would Change Fiduciary Duty for FRTIB Board Members
Senator Rubio continues to resist Chinese investments in TSP, introduces bill in the Senate in attempt to alter FRTIB fiduciary…
New “Mutual Fund Window” in TSP to Arrive in 2022
In summer 2022, the TSP will add a “mutual fund window” option with 5000+ investment choices, including ESG funds.
Within Grade Increases: How They Work and How to Appeal a Denial
For Feds, a within grade increase (WIGI) boosts their income, but what can be done if a WIGI is denied?