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  1. ResourcesStrategies To Help Recession-Proof Your RetirementThough no one can accurately predict the severity of the next major recession or when it will happen, it’s wise to…
  2. ResourcesA Year Before You Retire, Check Your Personnel Records For AccuracyWith hundreds of federal agency personnel offices processing millions of documents each year, there’s no doubt…
  3. Retirement3 Reasons To Work In The Private Sector After Retiring From Your Federal CareerIf you’ve thought about returning to work after you retire from federal service, there are three excellent reasons to…
  4. ResourcesFSAFEDS Update For 2024When you consider the advantages, you may want to enroll in one of the Federal Healthcare Flexible Spending Account…
  5. RetirementDo You Have An Advance Care Plan For A Medical Crisis?Even if you don’t feel you need to put together a comprehensive estate plan, it’s important to have an Advance Care…
  6. BenefitsUnlocking The Full Power of Your Health Savings AccountWhen you enroll in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), you gain a…
  7. TSPApril Showers Rain On TSP GainsThe TSP started the year off with a bang - boasting the best first-quarter returns since 2019.
  8. Retirement3 Reasons To Sell Your Home When You RetireWhen retirement is on the horizon, one of the biggest decisions you need to make is deciding to stay in your home or…
  9. Retirement3 Reasons To Keep Your Home In RetirementAccording to an AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their…
  10. ResourcesTop 5 FAQs About Carrying FEHB Into RetirementSince Uncle Sam continues to pay as much as 75% of your premium, your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) may…
  11. TSPDid You Know You Can Roll Money From A 401(k) Into Your TSP Account?As a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant, you have the option of rolling over money from eligible retirement plans…
  12. ResourcesDon’t Let The Probate Court Choose Your ExecutorYou may be surprised to learn that, even when you’ve prepared a proper Last Will & Testament, your estate is subject…
  13. ResourcesStrategies For Selecting A FERS Retirement Date In 2024After you meet the age and years of creditable service requirements to retire with an immediate annuity (pension),…
  14. WorkforceLife Expectancy Is On The Rise In The USAIn survey after survey, pre-retirees across the nation say their top concern about retirement is outliving their money.
  15. ResourcesAfter Selling Your Home In Retirement, Should You Rent Or Buy Another?One of the biggest decisions you need to make when planning for retirement is deciding on selling your home or aging…
  16. RetirementWill Staying In Your Home Be A Burden In Retirement?Determining if your home will be a financial burden in retirement depends on two factors: the amount of your income…
  17. TSP3 More Common TSP Mistakes To AvoidIn a previous article, we covered the top three common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) mistakes to avoid: Here are three…
  18. TSPWhat Happens To Your TSP When You Pass AwayWhen your spouse is your TSP beneficiary, the TSP death benefit rules are straightforward.
  19. TSPThe TSP Retirement Income Modeler & Other Online CalculatorsPlanning your federal retirement requires getting a good estimate of the income you can count on once you separate…
  20. TSPUpcoming Changes To Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) ContributionsSince Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), two…
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