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ResourcesInsurance Products That Can Help Protect Your Retirement AssetsThere are a range of insurance products that can help safeguard your nest egg from unexpected events.
Retirement5 Ways You May Be Putting Your Retirement At RiskWhen you fail to plan for retirement, you’re putting your future financial security at risk.
RetirementUnder FERS, You Have A Few Options When Choosing An Age To RetireWhen you work for Uncle Sam you have more than one option for retiring with an immediate FERS annuity (pension).
BenefitsIs It Worth Keeping FEGLI In Retirement?When hired, federal workers are automatically enrolled in the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Basic…
RetirementRetirement Planning: The Pitfalls Of ProcrastinationAt what age does the countdown to retirement really begin?
WorkforcePending Legislation Provides More Long-Term Care Options For VeteransThe need for long-term care (LTC) is growing among veterans and the VA is struggling to meet the demand.- RetirementHow To Avoid Running Out Of Money In RetirementSurvey after survey shows that the top concern for working Americans is running out of money in retirement.
ResourcesImprove The Value Of Your Home Before You Sell In RetirementIf you’ve decided that selling your home when you retire is the best strategy for your financial goals, take the time…- RetirementCan You Pass The FERS Retirement Readiness Test?A retirement readiness study conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) shows that less than half of…
- RetirementPros & Cons Of The FERS MRA+10 Retirement OptionFor FERS workers, the MRA+10 retirement provision gives you the option of retiring early while keeping most of your…
ResourcesHave You Calculated Your Longevity Accurately?Is there longevity in your family?- RetirementDo You Have A Tax Plan In Place For Retirement?Once you start taking distributions from your tax-deferred, traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), it can start a…
WorkforceBaby Boomers Are Carrying Record-High Debt Into RetirementYou may be surprised to learn that consumer debt is skyrocketing among retired Baby Boomers and those poised to…- Retirement3 Things To Consider Before You Apply For Your FERS RetirementAs a federal employee, when you apply for your FERS retirement it’s important to make informed choices because some…
BenefitsSocial Security 101 - Let’s Review The BasicsA recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® sheds light on the gaps in our understanding of Social Security.- Resources5 Financial Moves To Make When You’re 5 Years From RetirementWith the economy facing uncertainty and the threat of a potential recession, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to…
- RetirementTakeaways From The 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS)In case you missed it, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) released the findings of the 34th annual RCS.
TSPChanges In Process To The I Fund’s Benchmark IndexAs previously announced, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) will update the benchmark index for…
WorkforceRetirement Savings Reach Record Highs in 2024, Gaps In Coverage RemainA new Fidelity report revealed that Americans are saving more for retirement than ever before.- ResourcesImproving Your Financial LiteracyIs the world of finance complex?
