Last Chance to Buy I-Bonds with 9.62% Rate
November 1st is when the I-bond’s rate is expected to drop from the 9.62% rate that was established in May.
2023 COLA Officially Announced at 8.7% for Social Security Benefits
The 8.7% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will also apply to CSRS and CSRS-offset retirees while FERS retirees will see a COLA…
Don’t Ruin Your Retirement: Avoid These 3 Mistakes
Jen goes into more depth on the first 3 items on her list of top 10 ways to ruin a…
What States Tax Social Security, TSP Distributions, or Federal Pensions?
Where you live in retirement can impact your retirement income because different states tax the “three legs” of FERS, and…
2023 FEHB and FEDVIP Premiums will Increase – but a 3% Drop for Medicare B
A hefty rise in FEHB (Federal Employee Health Benefits) premiums was announced earlier this month, but Medicare B premiums will…
2023 TSP Contribution Limit Likely to Increase by $2000 from 2022
The latest figures on inflation and cost-of-living adjusts suggest a substantial annual increase to TSP contribution limits
2023 COLA Update: 8.7% is Best Bet. Plus, WEP and GPO Finally Done For?
Social Security news: 2023 COLA looking like 8.7% + legislation to eliminate the WEP and GPO makes it out of…
Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Federal Firefighters
Part 1 in a 3-part series on federal employees who occupy “rigorous” positions and are subject to “special provisions.” The…
Will TSP’s Governing Body Get New Inspector General?
More headaches for the FRTIB (Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board)? TSP’s governing body has received a bunch of scrutiny this…
FEDS: Fundamental Equity Development Strategies
What makes a good strategy for developing a federal employee’s retirement plan?