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ResourcesCreating An Estate PlanIf you’ve been putting off creating an estate plan because it seems too time consuming, here’s a basic step-by-step…
TSPThe Facts On TSP Installment PaymentsFor many FERS retirees, the total amount of their annuity payment and Social Security benefit combined may not be…
RetirementUnderstanding How Social Security Survivor Benefits WorkThinking about your own death isn’t fun but it’s a reality you have to consider when crafting a financial strategy.
RetirementWill You Outlive Your Retirement Savings?Survey after survey shows that the most consistent concern for working Americans is outliving their retirement savings.
BenefitsMisconceptions About Carrying FEHB & Medicare In RetirementThere are a number of advantages when you have both FEHB and Medicare coverage in retirement.
TSPWhy The Roth TSP May Not Be For EveryoneBack in the spring of 2012, federal workers were able to start making after-tax contributions to the Roth Thrift…
Retirement7 Fast Facts About Social Security Everyone Should KnowIn 1983, to help keep Social Security solvent, the Reagan administration made a number of sweeping changes that went…
ResourcesThe Annual Leave Dates for 2025Though accrued annual leave doesn’t count toward retirement eligibility with strategic planning you can turn it into…
TSPIs It Wise To Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were…
ResourcesIf You Plan To Age In Place, Consider A Home WarrantyWith more and more retirees choosing to remain in their homes and age in place, one reality to consider is the cost…- RetirementRealities To Consider If You’re Thinking About Retiring SoonIf you’re thinking about retiring soon, there are several realities to consider before you submit your FERS…
- ResourcesPros & Cons Of A Reverse MortgageYou’ve seen TV ads for Reverse Mortgages - government-insured loans that allow seniors to cash in on their home’s…
- ResourcesNegotiating The Best Sale Price For Your HomeIf you’re planning to sell your house as you near retirement, this may be the ideal time.
- ResourcesIs Your Liability Insurance Enough To Protect Your Assets?Although liability coverage comes with most auto and homeowners insurance, will it be enough to protect your…
- RetirementFinancial Threats To Your RetirementEven the most well-planned retirement can be blindsided by an unexpected financial threat.
- RetirementCan You Really Afford To Age In Place?A growing number of pre-retirees say they plan to age in place once they retire from the workforce.
BenefitsPros & Cons Of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged way to save money you can use to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses.- ResourcesPopular Retailers Who Offer Senior DiscountsGoodwill Kohl’s Michaels Pep Boys PetSmart Ross Dress for Less Savers Walgreens
- Resources4 Ways To Leave A Legacy For Your BeneficiariesWhat’s the best gift you can leave your loved ones when your time comes?
- ResourcesWhat To Do With The Proceeds From Selling Your HomeWith mortgage interest rates currently on the decline, experts expect more buyers to enter the real estate market -…
