The F Fund in the TSP: Investing in Bonds
The F-fund is the only bond fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), although the G-fund’s performance is tied to US treasury bonds. Learn how the F-fund works to protect…
Government Won’t Shutdown, Until February 18th At Least
Congress passes stopgap measure to avoid work stoppage on December 3rd; give themselves 11 weeks of breathing room.
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: 2.2% + Locality Pay
Take a look at next year’s probable pay increase of 2.2% for federal employees and military personnel, including a detailed glance at locality pay.
Medicare B Reimbursement Included in Some FEHB Plans for Federal Retirees
Reimbursement of Medicare B premiums are included in some Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans. If you’re retired from the federal government, this can help lower your healthcare costs.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees to Go into Effect November 22nd
Biden’s vaccine mandate is held up in Federal Court. Federal employees have until November 22nd to either request an exemption or to be fully vaccinated. January 4th is the deadline…
Guide to Pay Periods: 27 Pay Periods
Some years have one extra pay period than most, learn how it impacts your federal benefits.
FEGLI Option C: It’s All in the Family
An overview of the cost and rules surrounding the family optional life insurance, known as “Option C,” offered by the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program
TSP Update: Modernization of the Savings Plan, + 2022 Contribution Limits
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is set to have some structural changes go into effect in 2022. Also, the contribution limits for 2022 increased by $1000 to $20,500.
Senators Pen Letter About Diversity in TSP’s Upcoming Mutual Fund Window
Letter to FRTIB addresses the inclusion of female and minority asset managers in the mutual fund window that is set to be available to TSP participants in 2022.
Federal Retirement Age
Do you know the differences between the many types of FERS retirements? We’ll break down the requirements for immediate, reduced, early, deferred, postponed, mandatory, and disability retirements