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Stay informed with the latest insights and expert advice on federal retirement planning. Our blog covers everything from optimizing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to understanding the complexities of federal benefits, offering you practical tips and strategies for securing your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement or just starting to plan, our blog is here to guide you every step of the way.

7 Federal Retirement Myths That Could Cost You Six Figures

7 Federal Retirement Myths That Could Cost You Six Figures

Seven federal retirement myths that quietly cost feds six figures, from survivor benefits and FEGLI to Medicare Part B, PSHB, and the tax bracket trap. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

August 26, 2026

The Complete Guide to the FERS Supplement: Who Gets It, When It Starts, and How to Keep From Losing It

The Complete Guide to the FERS Supplement: Who Gets It, When It Starts, and How to Keep From Losing It

The FERS supplement can be worth $18,000 a year until the earnings test takes it. Who qualifies, how it is calculated, and how federal retirees lose it. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

August 26, 2026

The TSP Catch-Up Rule Changed in 2026 — And Nobody Sent You a Memo

The TSP Catch-Up Rule Changed in 2026 — And Nobody Sent You a Memo

Your TSP catch-up contributions changed January 1, 2026. If you earned over $150,000 last year, the IRS made the choice for you. Here is what it means. ...more

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August 26, 2026

7 FERS Retirement Myths That Are Quietly Costing Federal Employees Thousands

7 FERS Retirement Myths That Are Quietly Costing Federal Employees Thousands

Sick leave, high-3, MRA+10, survivor benefits, FEGLI, Medicare Part B, TSP limits — 7 federal retirement benefits myths that cost real money, corrected. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

August 19, 2026

The FERS Supplement: Who Gets It, How Much It Pays, and the Earnings Test That Can Wipe It Out

The FERS Supplement: Who Gets It, How Much It Pays, and the Earnings Test That Can Wipe It Out

The FERS Supplement can pay over $1,300 a month before age 62 — or nothing at all. Who qualifies, how it's calculated, and the 2026 earnings test explained. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

August 19, 2026

The OPM Retirement Backlog Is Shrinking. So Why Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Still Taking 109 Days?

The OPM Retirement Backlog Is Shrinking. So Why Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Still Taking 109 Days?

OPM's backlog hit a 2026 low, but federal employee retirement claims still average 109 days. Here's what that costs you and how to protect your income. ...more

Federal RIF Resources

August 19, 2026

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