Understanding CSRS Lump-Sum Credit Payment
Federal agencies are required to tell surviving former workers or retirees to contact
If You’re A Lifer, Here’s How to Combine FERS With Your TSP
Working for and retiring from the government used to be a piece of cake. Sort of.
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Election for TSP Contributions: What’s in a Name?
What’s in a name? Juliet Capulet asks in Act 2, Scene 2 of William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. What we call a rose would still smell as good as any other name. Act 1 of the TSP’s newest comedy, The Latest
Should you claim your social security benefits right now or wait?
When to apply for benefits is a life-altering choice. Whether you plan to retire soon or have already done so, you’ll need to decide on your
Military Service Counts Towards Federal Retirement
Your employing agency is frequently required to collect any deposits made to them to receive military service credit before retirement. Owing to the procedural time needed, it is advisable to make arrangements well ahead of retirement.
Ask your agency how long i…
Exceptions to the 10 Percent Early Withdrawal Penalty
Recently, we explored the history of the 10% early withdrawal penalty and its implications for IRAs and other employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (such as the