And now for something completely different ...

Columnist Mike Causey begins his most recent piece by wondering if most feds headed toward retirement are (still) talking about their pay and benefits packages, or is it something completely different—say, something about masks and jabs? View More

Sharply higher COLAs announced for 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-W calculation of price rises across the economy has resulted in sharply higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), just announced Sept. 13 for Social Security as well as federal retirement and other plans. View More

How do I contact the TSP?Apr 06, 2014

Your personnel office is the primary point of contact if you are an active employee, the TSP Service Office if you are retired. The Service Office handles questions about loans, investment allocations, interfund transfers, beneficiary designations, and withdrawals for all participants. View More

Who can I designate as a beneficiary for my TSP account?Apr 06, 2014

You may designate one or more beneficiaries; a beneficiary can be any person, corporation, trust, or legal entity including a foundation or charity, or your estate. View More

When I invest in the TSP, what am I investing in?Apr 06, 2014

If I leave federal service before becoming eligible to retire, can I keep my Federal Employees Health Benefits program insurance?Apr 06, 2014

Should I enroll in Medicare when I turn 65 even though I still have FEHB coverage as a retiree?Apr 06, 2014

Will I be eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

Who is eligible to enroll in the FLTCIP?Apr 06, 2014

Who is eligible for FEGLI?Apr 06, 2014

What are the deferred retirement rules for FERS?Apr 06, 2014

Do I have to designate a beneficiary?Feb 11, 2015

What are the standards to get a loan or in-service withdrawal?Apr 06, 2014

Where can I find TSP forms and publications online?Apr 06, 2014

Does any TSP fund guarantee a rate of return?Apr 06, 2014

How would a furlough affect my retirement benefits?Apr 06, 2014