Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Nov 6, 2025

Working for the federal government often comes with robust benefits but when a medical condition hinders your ability to perform your job

Nov 5, 2025

You can usually withdraw from TSP without the 10% early withdrawal penalty if you leave federal service during or after the year you turn 55, qualify for the age 50 public safety exception, become permanently disabled, or meet another IRS exception.

Nov 5, 2025

If you have looked at your paycheck and noticed “Retire FERS,” it is easy to treat it like just another payroll code. That is where many federal employees make their first retirement-planning mistake. What looks small on your paycheck is actually tied to one of the most important income systems you will rely on later.

Nov 4, 2025

If you’re a federal employee planning for retirement or already receiving your annuity one of the biggest questions on your mind this year is:

Oct 30, 2025

If you’ve contributed to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), you’ve already made a smart move toward tax diversification in retirement. But one question comes up again and again:

Oct 29, 2025

If you’re a federal employee especially within the Department of Defense you’ve probably felt the tension rising.

Oct 29, 2025

For many federal employees approaching or entering retirement, the question comes up sooner or later: “Should I Roll TSP into Roth IRA — or even a Roth IRA?”

Oct 29, 2025

In theory, it sounds simple: reach your MRA, have 10 years of service, and you can retire.

Oct 28, 2025

For many federal employees approaching retirement, hiring a financial advisor feels like a major decision.

Oct 27, 2025

For many federal employees, the TSP L Income Fund is where they naturally end up as retirement approaches. It feels like the safe, logical next step a stable, hands-off fund that protects what you’ve built over your career.

Oct 24, 2025

Working as a federal employee in the United States comes with stability, security, and a wide range of benefits.

Oct 17, 2025

When you need cash whether it’s for consolidating debt, tackling home renovations, or covering unexpected expenses it can be tempting to borrow against your retirement savings.