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A recent STWS column, TSP Announces Start of Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions (https://stwserve.com/tsp-announces-start-of-roth-tsp-in-plan-conversions/) presents information regarding the start of Roth TSP in-plan conversions on January 28, 2026. This column discusses…
IRS Form 5498 (IRA Contribution Information) is vitally important for individuals who own any type of Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA). The Form 5498 is completed by every IRA custodian meaning…
Now that we're into the 2026 plan year, you're likely noticing changes to your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage. FEHB 2026 gender-affirming care coverage now includes exclusions for certain…
Dan and Jen break down how TSP loans work—including eligibility, loan types, benefits, hidden costs, and repayment risks—while also unpacking the latest benefits cliff projections for Social Security and Medicare,…
You've probably seen the headlines. Social Security is running out of money. Medicare trust funds are depleting. Benefits cliffs looming. It's enough to make anyone nervous about retirement.
Dan and Katelyn break down the key rule changes converging in 2026 and the essential planning moves federal employees should be reviewing now, from SECURE Act 2.0 updates to Social…
Every year, thousands of federal employees forfeit annual leave. The leave does not disappear because people want to work more. It disappears because the leave year ends and the use-or-lose…
Guaranteed income for life appeals to many Feds. A Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) annuity converts part of your account into a monthly payment that lasts as long as you do.
For many Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors, the C Fund has become the default choice. It mirrors the S&P 500, captures the largest U.S. companies, and carries a long history…
Social Security benefits are designed to replace a portion of the earnings an individual (and in some cases , the individual’s family) loses because of the individual’s retirement, disability, or…