What is TSP?  It stands for Thrift Savings Plan.  It’s a retirement savings account a lot like a 401k.  As a Federal employee, you can have money deducted from your paycheck and deposited into your TSP each ...

A few weeks back, I taught a FERS retirement class, and I heard myself mutter something I hadn’t thought of in years!  “If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me ‘what’s the best day to retire?’, I’d...

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Changed Social Security

Social Security has special age rules for retirement—by starting your benefits at Full Retirement Age, you’ll receive what’s called your full ret...

When I Feel Most Grateful

It dawned on me this morning that I feel most grateful when I am serving others. I’m not even sure what I was pondering when this realization became quite clear in my mind.

Reflectio...

Big Changes To FEHB In 2016

The 2015 Open Season for Federal Employees Health Benefits will soon be underway!  From November 9th through December 14th, 2015, Federal employees and retirees can make changes to ...