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OPM touts ‘fully paperless’ retirement application, though concerns remain
Sources warn that the Trump administration has overstated both DOGE’s role in developing online retirement applications and its potential impact on the retirement process.
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Proposed retirement cuts cast renewed pall over deferred resignations
Federal workers who accepted President Trump and Elon Musk’s so-called ‘fork in the road’ fear Republicans have “pulled the rug out from under” their retirement plans.
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Domestic TSP funds continued to swoon in April
The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program continued to produce a mixed bag for participants last month.
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A crash course in retirement planning
Let's revisit my tips and resources for transitioning from employee to annuitant.
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House Republicans advance plan to cut federal worker benefits and undermine civil service protections
One Republican who voted against the measure said efforts to reduce existing federal workers’ pension benefits will fail if put to a vote before the full House.
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100% withholding on Social Security clawbacks scaled back by the Trump administration
The Biden administration had capped the clawbacks at 10%.
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Republicans tee up federal worker benefit cuts to pay for tax cuts
Federal workers hired in 2029 would contribute nearly 10% of their basic pay toward a less generous pension if they wish to retain their civil service protections under House lawmakers’ budget reconciliation proposal.
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Look before you leap from the TSP
For federal employees weighing whether to leave the TSP, five certified financial planners offer their insights on what to be aware of and what flexibilities lay in the private markets.
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Now or Later
For federal employees trying to weigh whether to retire in the current climate, there are a few things to consider for a sound night's sleep.
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Too young to retire? What to know about early retirement offers
If you're one of the many federal employees being offered early retirement but are still years away from your Minimum Retirement Age, you may be feeling uncertain and anxious about whether to accept the offer now or wait to see what unfolds.
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Many federal police officers don’t receive enhanced pay and retirement benefits, here's how that might change
A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights issues Congress will need to consider, as lawmakers move to address the disparity.
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Domestic TSP funds tumble amid government layoffs, tariff threats
Most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished March in the red.
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Federal retirement planning during uncertain times
Answers to some of your pressing questions.
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Interior Department offers buyouts, early outs to staff as it looks to build housing on federal lands
DOI will work with HUD to identify lands to offload for the development of affordable homes.
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Anything but boring
A flurry of firings and RIFs has many federal employees looking for answers when it comes to retirement planning.
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TSP funds posted mixed results in February
Portfolios invested in American businesses weighed down an otherwise positive month for the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program.
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Retroactive benefits from the windfall elimination repeal to begin
Those who are owed should soon start receiving their money.
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What happens to my insurance when I leave the federal government?
Most of your benefits can be continued in retirement -- if certain conditions are met.
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Senate Dem reintroduces Equal COLA Act, and more
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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