Since the late 1980s, federal retirement has consisted of three basic components. Feds who qualify for full retirement can expect their pension, known as their annuity or Basic Benefit, calculated by ...

You've spent decades contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement savings account. Now, for one reason or another, you want to ...

Since withdrawals from their Roth IRAs are off the table for now, the couple must choose how much to take from the remaining accounts. They decide to withdraw 60% from their 401 (k)s ($24,000) and 40% ...

The bills, which lack Republican support, also aim to ensure that federal employees have access to TSP loans during government shutdowns. Congressional Democrats introduced bills that would waive ...

As the shutdown drags on, some Congress members are looking at alternatives for securing pay and benefits for federal employees affected by the funding lapse.

During your working years, the size and your frequency of your paychecks is largely determined by your employer. But once you ...

Withdrawal strategies in retirement can feel tricky because no one wants to outlive their savings. There are enough ...

So, you’re filing taxes after your first year of retirement, feeling good about your anticipated refund. Now that you’ve switched from your salary to a pension, you must be paying significantly less ...

Bill Bengen updates his Safe Withdrawal Rate to 4.7%. What it means for retirees and how long your portfolio can really last.