Delays in annuity payments draw questions from Capitol Hill

New federal retirees rightly expect a smooth transition—from active payroll to retirement and annuity payments. But there are mounting signs of problems, in particular, significant delays in the timely start to these transfers to folks who are winding down their federal career. View More

National Finance Center to implement Trump’s payroll tax deferral on fed paychecks

The NFC said it plans to eliminate deductions for Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance in accordance with the president’s Aug. 8 executive order deferring deductions due to COVID-19. 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