Federal Intelligence Briefs
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Your TSP Balance Is Not the Plan.
A large TSP balance feels good. It is visible. It is measurable. It gives you a number to point to. But that number alone does not tell you whether retirement works. ...more
Finance
August 01, 2026•4 min read
The Hidden Traps of FERS
Two things happened this week that every federal employee nearing retirement should pay attention to. First, a wave of articles about FERS early retirement reminded us that eligibility is not the same... ...more
Finance
July 01, 2026•6 min read
The FERS Backlog Trap
Average FERS wait times drag to 76 days while OPM executes structural policy shifts and drafts more aggressive RIF guidelines. ...more
Finance
June 01, 2026•6 min read
Strong TSP returns mask hidden risks.
Year-to-date gains look healthy on paper but volatility, elevated valuations, and sequence of return risk create a dangerous environment for federal employees within 3 years of retirement. ...more
Finance
May 01, 2026•7 min read
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