The C-Fund led the TSP in monthly return with 3.03% and only the F Fund saw a loss- which was -0.18%. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Federal employees continued to enjoy positive performance for the 12-month period ending August 31, 2021, in ... Read More

For feds affected by a mandatory retirement age, or other special provisions. For Law Enforcement Officers, Air Traffic Controllers, and Firefighters. < PART I Edward A. Zurndorfer This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the special retirement provisions ... Read More

In this episode, we continue to teach you how to manage your Thrift Savings Plan account (TSP) to its fullest potential. FEDLIFE PODCAST, Ep. 55: How to Properly Withdraw from Your Thrift Savings Plan and Still Save Money, Part Two ... Read More

Understanding the Special Retirement Provisions Under FERS for Law Enforcement Officers Air Traffic Controllers and Firefighters -Part I Ed Zurndorfer- This is the first of two FEDZONE columns discussing the special retirement provisions that apply to certain groups of employees ... Read More

Biden picks 3 new members for FRTIB, Congress looks to TSP as a tool for political gain, plus L-Fund, G-Fund, and ESG news. L-Fund Milestone The Lifecycle funds in the Thrift Savings Plan, also referred to as L-funds, are not ... Read More

The 2022 COLA for CSRS Annuitants and Social Security Recipients is looking to be over 5% – the largest COLA since 2009. The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for federal annuitants and Social Security recipients is based on the Consumer Price Index ... Read More

How Part-Time Service Affects FERS Retirement Benefits – Part II < PART I Ed Zurndorfer- There are employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who at some point during their federal service may have worked less than full-time. ... Read More

How part-time service impacts federal benefits, such as TSP, FEGLI, FEHB, and Leave < PART I Ed Zurndorfer- There are employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who at some point during their federal service may have worked ... Read More

Report from OPM highlights common errors on retirement claim packages for both FERS and CSRS from October 2018 to July 2021 FERS Retirement Webinar OPM’s Retirement Services releases a monthly publication regarding common errors that are encountered on retirement package ... Read More

Dan Sipe talks with Ed Zurndorfer about his recent article in the Fed Zone about your TSP savings account. Episode 54: How to Properly Withdraw from Your Thrift Savings Plan and Still Save Money, Part One with Ed Zurndorfer Understanding ... Read More