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Resources3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Apply For Your FERS RetirementBefore you submit your FERS retirement application, there are a three crucial questions to consider.
TSPIs The TSP Mutual Fund Window Worth The Investment?A 2013 TSP survey indicated nearly 30% of respondents would transfer a portion of their TSP balance to a Mutual Fund…
ResourcesThe Importance Of A Life Insurance ReviewWhen was the last time you reviewed your life insurance policies?
RetirementYour FERS Retirement May Need A Check-Up At Age 50If you’re like many federal workers, you made a number of benefit decisions at the beginning of your career that may…
TSPUnderstanding How Divorce Affects Your Thrift Savings PlanGetting a divorce when you work for Uncle Sam can get tricky because your employment is governed by provisions in…
TSPWhy The TSP Is Essential For A Financially-Secure RetirementOn January 1, 2024, the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) celebrated its 37th birthday.
RetirementYour FERS Retirement: Let’s Crunch The NumbersOne of the top reasons why people choose to work for Uncle Sam is to take advantage of the government benefits.
ResourcesCan Feds Contribute To An IRA In Addition To The TSP?According to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fact Sheet on the topic of IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), the…- ResourcesTop 5 Myths About Filing Your 1040 Tax ReturnThough the standard deduction for the 2023 tax year has likely made filing your taxes a bit easier, there are still a…
- Resources3 Common Ways Retirees Mismanage Their Retirement IncomeOver 60% of respondents to a 2023 study said they’re more afraid of running out of money in retirement than they are…
RetirementTax Planning Mistakes That Can Impact Your RetirementIf Congress doesn’t extend the Trump Tax Cuts (TCJA) for individual taxpayers, federal retirees and pre-retirees will…- RetirementConsider Using Your Home Equity To Help Fund Your RetirementIf you’re like many federal workers, your most valuable asset is your home.
Workforce2024 Tax Breaks For Seniors Age 65 & OverWith the April 15th, 2024, deadline for filing your 2023 tax return looming up ahead, it’s important for seniors to…- RetirementThe Danger Of A Retirement Income GapStock market volatility.
- ResourcesWhat To Expect When You Apply For Life InsuranceAre you entering retirement under-insured?
- ResourcesLife Insurance Basics: Term Life, Whole Life, Universal & VariableWhen you first start working for Uncle Sam, The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI) offers…
- RetirementIt’s Never Too Late To Start Saving More For RetirementRecent reports show that 2023 stock gains have helped to grow the average federal worker’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)…
- ResourcesShould You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?Paying off your mortgage before retirement can be an excellent way to help ensure you won’t outlive your nest egg.
- Retirement3 Good Reasons FERS Retirees Should File For Social Security At Age 70Private sector workers have only one source of guaranteed income when they retire: their Social Security benefit.
- ResourcesIf You Plan To Age In Place, Consider Buying Long-Term Care InsuranceAccording to a 2021 AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in…
