Federal Employee Life Insurance: FEGLI Eligibility Requirements Explained
Understand federal employee life insurance through FEGLI eligibility rules, including who qualifies, coverage options, and when enrollment opportunities may be available.
Average Expense Ratio of TSP Funds Sees Slight Decrease
TSP’s low expense ratios saw a significant uptick starting in 2018. Now the net expense ratio is at its lowest point since before 2020, but still well above 2019 levels.
Representative Gerry Connolly: Fighting for Feds
• A congressman since 2008, Gerry Connolly has been a fighter for the federal workforce • Along with introducing the FAIR act every year, there are numerous bills he has…
Congress Update: Telework Policies and Impending Shutdown Countdown
Wrap-up of news from around the federal government- first, update on looming shutdown threat.
2025 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Suggests 7.4%
• The FAIR Act has been introduced – pushing for a 7.4% raise for feds. • This is the first indicator of the 2025 pay raise until the white house…
FEGLI After Retirement: Here’s the One Thing to Avoid
• A basic overview of FEGLI and how it works- • Understanding what happens to FEGLI after retiring from federal service • One thing to avoid – don’t drop coverage…
Making Catch-Up Contributions to the Roth TSP
• Everything you need to know about the change coming in 2026 thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 • The good, the bad, and the ugly – we take a…
What Is FERS Pension? Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement Explained
Understand what is FERS pension and how deferred vs. postponed retirement options affect age reductions, benefits, and long-term federal retirement planning.
COLA for FECA at 3.3% for 2024 & More Federal News
A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients.
Financial Planning at the Onset of Federal Retirement
• Learn the importance of managing income in the first several months after retiring from the federal government • Expanding the gap between TSP withdrawals and why you need a…