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ResourcesUnderstanding Taxable Income vs. Earned IncomeWhen it comes to taxes and benefits, it’s essential to understand the difference between taxable income and earned…
RetirementTips To Help You Save More For RetirementDid you know that by age 50, you should have about four times your yearly salary in your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)?
WorkforceConcerning Trends in Retirement Account WithdrawalsRecent findings by the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies show that individuals are withdrawing from their…
RetirementPitfalls To Avoid After You Retire From Your Federal CareerOnce you retire from your federal career, it may feel like you’ve already done all the hard work required to ensure a…
TSPOptions For Rolling A TSP Into An IRAIf you’re contemplating rolling your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), it’s…
RetirementCommon Misconceptions About Taxes In RetirementIt may seem logical to assume that dealing with taxes in retirement won’t be that complicated.
BenefitsFirst Day Of Open SeasonToday marks the first day of Open Season which runs through December 9, 2024.
ResourcesIRS Announces Inflation-Adjusted Tax Brackets For 2025Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts income tax brackets to offset inflation.- RetirementUnderstanding Income Taxes On Other Types Of Retirement IncomeIf you’ve been doing your research you already know up to 90% of your FERS annuity is taxable as income and 50% to…
TSPHow Does An In-Service TSP Withdrawal Compare To A TSP Loan?If you’re considering a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan or an in-service withdrawal, it’s important to compare the two…- RetirementCorrecting Key Retirement Issues Before It’s Too LateYou’ve probably read countless articles on retirement and the steps you should take to ensure you’re well-prepared…
- RetirementDeferred vs. Postponed RetirementThere are several retirement options unique to Federal employees under the FERS system.
BenefitsUnderstanding Dependent Eligibility For Federal BenefitsFederal employees have a wide range of benefits available to them and their families.- RetirementUnique Retirement Decisions Facing Federal CouplesA lot of preparation goes into retirement planning, and federal couples - spouses both employed by federal agencies -…
WorkforceHas The U.S. Avoided A Recession?Concerns about a potential U.S.- RetirementWhat To Expect During The Retirement LifecycleWe spend a lot of time thinking about the accumulation stage of retirement to help ensure we’ve saved enough to cover…
TSPHow An Emergency Fund Protects Your TSPDuring your working years, the traditional advice is to have enough money in your emergency fund to cover three to…- RetirementStart Working On Your Retirement To-Do List ASAPAs a federal employee, you have awesome retirement benefits.
BenefitsWill You Be Eligible To Continue FEHB In Retirement?According to a 2023 survey conducted by the OPM, over 90% of federal workers say the top reason they wanted to work…
WorkforceThe Rising Cost Of Homeowner’s InsuranceWith hurricanes Helen and Milton causing an estimated $50 billion dollars each in damages, it’s no surprise that…
