DoD temporarily raising housing subsidies for some troops as markets continue to…
The United States is seeing a spike in housing prices and the Defense Department is taking action after concerns that its…
Government shutdown talk is back, again. Have we learned anything from the last ones?
It’s never a great sign when, seven days before an upcoming government shutdown deadline, the Office of Management and Budget…
FERS + COVID = Retirement Tsunami?
Have your career plans changed some, a lot or completely since the COVID pandemic? Has the retirement tsunami, first predicted…
King-sized COLA coming — for some!
The government next month is expected to announce the largest inflation catch up in years for most current federal and…
Now entering: Uncharted territory with the federal vaccine mandate
We’re slowly entering the implementation phase for the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate for employees and…
Retirement life: Dining out or Meals on Wheels?
Years ago, a friend, Army buddy and Labor Department employee, said something rather profound. Especially for an 18-year old…
TSP investors: Brace for impact!
During the Great Recession of 2008-2009, the S&P 500 index lost 50% of its value. The C fund of the federal Thrift Savings…
Federal retirement claims processing not getting any faster
Federal retirement claims processing is almost back to its pandemic peak. In August, claims took an average of two-and-a-half…
Social Security, the TSP and your expiration date?
If you could find out, for sure, when you are going to die — would you do it? Knowing your precise expiration date could be…
TSP roadmap: When (if ever) should you play it ‘safe?’
The good news headline is that membership in the Thrift Savings Plans’ Millionaires Club has jumped to 98,879 and is still…