Retirement Benefits Archives

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Winning the Waiting Game

Published: May 10, 2012

You can collect Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. At that age, your monthly checks will be …More

Keeping FEHB after a Buyout or Early Out

Published: April 3, 2012

One question that often gets answered incorrectly by federal benefits counselors is this: “If I take an early voluntary retirement …More

How Disability Retirement and FECA Compare

Published: February 7, 2012

There are important differences between Federal Employees Compensation Act (injury/illness compensation) and disability retirement. To be eligible for compensation benefits, …More

Reductions Apply to Some Annuity Benefits (Published: January 9, 2012)

Spouses Have Rights in TSP Payout Decisions (Published: December 5, 2011)

Inflation Protection in FLTCIP (Published: November 3, 2011)

Getting a Fast Start on Social Security (Published: October 3, 2011)

Special Considerations for CSRS-Offset Retirees (Published: September 6, 2011)

The Required Minimum Distribution (Published: August 2, 2011)

Retirement Savings Changes Proposed (Published: July 8, 2011)

Who Receives Your FEGLI Benefits (Published: June 6, 2011)

Processing Issues Continue (Published: May 10, 2011)

Sick Leave on Rehiring Expanded (Published: April 4, 2011)

Guidance on Tax Withholding Issued (Published: March 2, 2011)

Temporary Waiver Granted in Repayment Cases (Published: February 1, 2011)

When FLTCIP Benefits Begin (Published: January 11, 2011)

Special FEHB Provisions for Rehired Annuitants (Published: December 1, 2010)

Medicare and FEHB (Published: November 2, 2010)

On Delaying Social Security Benefits (Published: September 28, 2010)

Medicare, FEHB Coordinate Payments (Published: September 3, 2010)

Enhanced Disability Benefits (Published: August 10, 2010)

More Guidance on Non-Foreign Area Retirement (Published: July 7, 2010)

Annuity Limits Apply to Some (Published: June 9, 2010)

FERS Credit for Unused Sick Leave (Published: May 19, 2010)

TSP Leave Investment Proposal Raised (Published: April 15, 2010)

Effect of Court Awards on Retirement (Published: March 4, 2010)

Effect of COLAs on Survivor Benefits (Published: February 3, 2010)

Buyout Repayment Waivers are Rare (Published: December 14, 2009)

Voluntary Contributions Program Worth a Look (Published: November 17, 2009)

Social Security Disability Benefits (Published: November 17, 2009)

TSP	L Income	L 2020	L 2030	L 2040	L 2050	G Fund	F Fund	C Fund	S Fund	I Fund
Jan	1.12%	%	1.94%	2.34%	2.62%	0.37%	0.20%	1.45%	2.41%	5.94%
YTD	1.12%	%	1.94%	2.34%	2.62%	0.37%	0.20%	1.45%	2.41%	5.94%
10yr	5.32%	%	9.38%	10.55%	11.55%	2.78%	1.98%	15.54%	12.33%	9.96%