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ResourcesHealthcare Costs Medicare Part B Doesn’t CoverTurning age 65 is a milestone for everyone.
ResourcesWhat You Need To Know About State Taxes On Your Retirement IncomeWill your retirement income be subject to state income taxes?
ResourcesWhat You Need To Know About Annuities With Long-Term Care RidersThe headlines say it all - as more and more Baby Boomers retire, America is headed for a Long-Term Care (LTC) crisis.
RetirementAre You Headed For A Debt Crisis In Retirement?Over the last 30 years, more retirees are carrying consumer debt like credit cards into retirement.
RetirementDid You Know Some Retirement Income Is Tax Free?As you know, income from your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security and traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), is…- Resources4 More Federal Retirement Myths That May Lead You AstrayWhen conversations during office coffee breaks turn to talking about retirement, there are a number of myths that…
TSPIs It Time To Reconsider Investing In The Roth TSP?If you decided against contributing to the Roth TSP because you believe you’ll be in a lower tax bracket in…
RetirementDon’t Assume Your Tax Bracket Will Be Lower In RetirementIf you assume you’ll be in a lower tax bracket when you retire from federal service you’re really dropping the ball.- RetirementDo You Really Need $1-Million For Retirement?When it comes to determining how much savings you’ll need for a financially-secure retirement, everyone seems to have…
- RetirementWhy Your Income Taxes May Be Higher In RetirementFifty years ago, retirement planning was fairly straightforward and the majority of retirees ended up in a lower…
- ResourcesTips For Managing Your 3 Streams Of Federal Retirement IncomeAs a FERS participant, you can retire relatively young with a full, immediate FERS pension (annuity) and you’re…
- Resources5 Helpful Tips For Relocating In RetirementWhether you’re thinking about moving across town, across the country, or across the pond when you retire, relocating…
TSPThe Rule Of 55 For TSP WithdrawalsAs you know, if you take an in-service withdrawal from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you’re younger than 59½,…- Retirement5 Common Blind Spots In Your FERS Retirement PlanAs you know, it’s important to be aware of blind spots when you’re driving otherwise you may suffer serious…
- ResourcesSocial Security Strategies For Single RetireesIf you’re single due to a divorce or the death of a spouse, or if you’ve never been married, filing for Social…
- RetirementDifferences Between The FERS Supplement & The FERS BonusUnder FERS, you can retire with an immediate annuity at your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of creditable…
- ResourcesDon’t Fall For These 4 Common Estate-Planning MythsThinking about your own death is not an enjoyable experience.
- RetirementHow Much Does Uncle Sam Contribute To Your Retirement Benefits?When it comes to retirement benefits, very few Americans working in the private sector are covered by a…
- RetirementWhen You Get Your 2024 Tax Refund, Think About Your RetirementAt the beginning of your federal career, you likely considered your federal tax refund as extra money you could use…
- ResourcesTax-Planning Tips For Feds Planning To Retire SoonIf you’re only a few years away from your federal retirement, tax planning is more important than ever.
