Entries by Karen Dzierzynski

TSP Funds Dropping in April

TSP Funds Dropping in April New records are being set by the TSP. Here is an update on TSP fund performance and some of the records cited by the TSP in its latest release. New Records for the TSP There were several new highs for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in March. The FERS participation […]

Military Families’ Financial Challenges Are Unique; These Tips Can Help

Military Families’ Financial Challenges Are Unique; These Tips Can Help Any family can experience financial hurdles, but military families may face unique challenges that set them apart from their civilian counterparts. From being remotely stationed with limited access to good paying jobs and childcare, to frequent moves that can make establishing consistent savings habits hard, […]

2025 COLA Estimate for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS 

2025 COLA Estimate for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS  After an 8.7% COLA in 2023 and a 3.2% adjustment in 2024, the downward trend is expected to continue for Social Security’s 2025 COLA. Current estimates predict 2.4%. Retired federal employees receiving a CSRS pension receive the same cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as recipients of Social Security […]

TSP Issues Guidance on Upcoming Rise in Catch-Up Limits for Some 

TSP Issues Guidance on Upcoming Rise in Catch-Up Limits for Some  As before, investments will automatically “spill over” into catch-up status once the standard limit is reached.  The TSP has said it will issue notices later this year to account holders who will be eligible to make additional investments beyond the normal limits starting in […]