
Make the Case for your Benefits
Plans were advanced in the past four years that would have adverse effects on the federal civil service – including …More
Plans were advanced in the past four years that would have adverse effects on the federal civil service – including …More
Everyone who wanted to retire by the end of the 2020 leave year has already done so. To them I …More
The postponed annuity is a feature of the retirement system only open to FERS employees. If you are in FERS …More
By now most employees who planned to retire before the end of the leave year have either left or put …More
Last week I promised you that I’d begin cataloging some of the things that could get in the way of …More
Last week I filled you in on financial mistakes you could make while planning for retirement. I want to conclude …More
Last week I spelled out the rules governing when your annuity begins and some considerations for picking a date. In …More
Have you made up your mind that you want to retire soon—the end of the year is a very popular …More
It’s getting to that time of year again. The time when employees who are eligible to retire start thinking seriously …More
In recent articles about end-of-year retirement I covered general considerations but some of you have since asked for further information …More
The 2021 Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits program will begin next Monday (November 9) and continue through …More
Last week I wrote about the decisions you have to make when picking a date to retire at the end …More
Years ago retiring federal employees were allowed to elect to have their retirement contributions paid to them in a lump …More
In the private sector it’s called COBRA. In the federal government it’s called Temporary Continuation of Coverage. In both cases …More
One of life’s greatest fears is that you will be unable to care for yourself because of chronic mental or …More
While the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program provides a wide range of benefits for federal employees, retirees, and certain …More
When you retire you’ll have to make some decisions about your Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance coverage. Specifically, which benefits …More
When you came to work for the government, you were automatically covered under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program …More
Last week I went over the basic rules governing the FEHB program for federal employees. This week I want to …More
This week I’m starting a series that covers the two most-used insurance programs for federal employees and retirees, the Federal …More
TSP | L Income | L 2020 | L 2030 | L 2040 | L 2050 | G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 mo | 5.15% | % | 11.26% | 13.16% | 14.79% | 0.97% | 7.50% | 18.31% | 31.85% | 8.17% |
YTD | 5.15% | % | 11.26% | 13.16% | 14.79% | 0.97% | 7.50% | 18.31% | 31.85% | 8.17% |
Dec | 1.07% | % | 2.79% | 3.34% | 3.83% | 0.07% | 0.14% | 3.84% | 7.24% | 4.64% |