The federal government has a three-legged chair for pension payments.
The Basic Benefit Plan is often known as the federal pension plan, the
Survivor Benefits May Be Payable Both Upon and After a Death in Service
While continuing payments to survivors upon the death of a retiree receive the majority of attention, survivorship benefits are also available if a current employee passes away. However, there are several additional eligibility requirements.
Your spouse would be eligi…
Why You Should Invest in the TSP
“I have kids in college, so I can’t give more to the TSP.” Advocates for federal workers to save for retirement have heard t…
The Top Retirement Mistakes Made by Federal Employees
The article outlines the top retirement mistakes to avoid as a federal employee.
What Is a Thrift Savings Plan, and How Does It Work?
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