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RetirementYour Social Security Is A Source Of Guaranteed Income - Don’t Take It For GrantedThe Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) is known as the 3-Legged Stool.
RetirementWhat You’ll Lose If You Retire From Federal Service Before Age 62As a FERS participant, with 30 years of creditable service, you can retire with an immediate annuity upon reaching…
Resources50 Is Nifty When It Comes To Buying Long-Term Care InsuranceA previous article covered the reasons why you shouldn’t wait too long to purchase Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance.
ResourcesConsider The Advantages Of Purchasing An FIAFor federal workers who have diligently socked away money in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), it’s always a good idea…
TSPNews Update: TSP Assets Total $845-BillionGood News - the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) total assets under management (AUM) at the end of 2023 reached $845 billion.
RetirementWhat Happens If You File Early For Social Security?There has been significant concern over news reports stating that Social Security will deplete its surplus by 2035…
TSPWhere The G Fund Fits In The Bucket Investment StrategyA solid investment strategy is to allocate your retirement savings into several “buckets,” each designated for…
BenefitsOPM Cracks Down On Ineligible FEHB MembersOne billion dollars is a BIG number.- RetirementGetting To Know The 4% RuleIf you’ve researched retirement planning, you’ve probably seen articles referencing the 4% rule.
ResourcesHow You Can Utilize Life Insurance For Retirement IncomeIn the pursuit of a secure retirement, many are discovering the potential of integrating life insurance into their…- ResourcesWhen To Convert Your 401k To A Roth IRAWho doesn’t love the idea of tax-free income in retirement?
TSPUltimate Thrift Savings Plan Guide:The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) holds a significant position in retirement planning for federal employees and uniformed…- ResourcesRetirement Looms For Generation XOver the last several years we’ve heard a lot about the tsunami of Baby Boomers retiring from their federal careers.
- RetirementDon’t Forget One-Off Expenses When Calculating Your Retirement BudgetIt’s just common sense - the only way to make sure you’re saving enough for your federal retirement is to figure out…
- RetirementRetirement Planning For Dual Income Couples Without KidsKnown as DINKS for short - Dual Income, No Kids - the phrase describes couples who have chosen not to have any…
- ResourcesLifestyle Creep: What It Is & How It Can Derail Your RetirementRemember the good old days when a no-frills black coffee was more than enough to jump-start your day?
- ResourcesYour Health Is An Important Component Of Your Retirement PlanWhen planning for your federal retirement, you’re likely focusing on financial factors such as the amount of your…
- RetirementBefore You Relocate In Retirement, Consider The Cost Of LivingStates like Florida, Nevada and Texas are popular with retirees because they don’t tax personal income at all.
- ResourcesWhen Was The Last Time You Had A Financial ReviewYou’ve set your financial goals, put an investment plan in place, and now you’re on the journey toward retirement.
WorkforceInflation - Has The Cure Become Worse Than The DiseaseIf you’ve been feeling an additional strain on your pocketbook lately, you’re not alone.
