There are two programs used by the federal government to reduce the number of employees within its agencies; Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP)...
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Basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and Contributions
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be looking at the Thrift Savings Plan. While previous blogs have covered basic information about the TSP, they haven’t covered...
AFGE Unhappy with VA Restructure Proposal
The VA released its proposal to restructure the current Veteran’s Choice Program. The proposal, the Veterans’ Coordinated Access, and Rewarding Experiences...
Lifecycle Funds of the Thrift Savings Plan
Previous posts have looked at the I fund of the TSP and why people may shy away from investing in it, and at the other funds—G, C, S, F. Now, we will focus on...
A Closer Look at Different Thrift Savings Plan Funds
A previous post looked at the I fund of the Thrift Savings Plan. This post will look at a few more of the funds available under the TSP. G Fund—Government...
What is the I Fund of the TSP and Should You Invest in it?
Investing, whether in an employer-sponsored retirement program or in stocks and bonds, is risky. Weighing the risk-reward ratio is important in determining...
More on the Blended Retirement System for Military Members
A previous blog introduced you to a new retirement system for military members. Now, there is more information on that system and how it will affect service...
What are Alternative Ways of Measuring COLAs?
The 2018 Cost of Living Adjustment is set using the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) CPI-W index, however, there are other possibilities for making the...
Costly Thrift Savings Plan Mistakes to Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan is one part of the Federal Employees Retirement System, so it’s an important part of your retirement income. The following are Thrift...
Retirement Planning Phases and Your Thrift Savings Plan
When you begin work in the federal government under the Federal Employees Retirement System, your agency automatically sets up a Thrift Savings Plan. Each pay...
What Do Taxes Look Like in Retirement?
Once you retire from federal service, you face new tax issues. This could affect whether you change tax brackets or not. Retirement generally means lower...
Do I Need a Lawyer for Federal Disability Retirement?
Question of the Week: Do I Need a Lawyer to File for Federal Disability Retirement? A: This question is a common one. We hear it quite often. And the answer,...
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