Are you living in the wrong place? Would you be better off financially if you moved a few miles, or across country, and got a tax break on your federal or state annuity, private pension or Social Security? And the move took you somewhere where the … [Continue reading] about Deep in the heart of taxes: Are you living in the wrong state?
Republicans want to know the cost of inflation on 2023 Defense budget
The DoD Reporter’s Notebook is a weekly summary of personnel, acquisition, technology and management stories that may have fallen below your radar during the past week, but are nonetheless important. It’s compiled and published each Monday by Federal … [Continue reading] about Republicans want to know the cost of inflation on 2023 Defense budget
TSP participants can save longer under Secure Act 2.0
The House of Representative’s Securing a Strong Retirement Act is one step closer to becoming law. Under the bill, participants in the Thrift Savings Plan will see changes to their retirement distributions. The House passed the bill 414 to 5 on March … [Continue reading] about TSP participants can save longer under Secure Act 2.0
When should you retire? Turns out, it pays to be strategic
Timing your retirement from the federal service can make a big difference affecting how much you stand to make in post-federal work life. You worked all these years, you may as well make the most of it. Believe it or not, depending on when you choose … [Continue reading] about When should you retire? Turns out, it pays to be strategic
March’s TSP performance a mixed bag for stock funds
Performance among the Thrift Savings Plan’s stock funds was mixed last month but the Lifecycle funds at least showed continued gains ever since their sharp plunge at the start of 2022. Compared to a year ago, nearly all funds are down, according to … [Continue reading] about March’s TSP performance a mixed bag for stock funds