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BenefitsTop 5 Myths About Carrying FEHB Into RetirementAs a federal employee, one of the most valuable benefits you can continue into retirement is your Federal Employees…
ResourcesShould You Take The Standard Deduction Or Itemize When Filing Your Taxes?With two options for taking deductions on your tax return, it’s important to understand the facts.
RetirementEstate Planning: Don’t Forget To Include Your Pets In Your WillAccording to the Humane Society, 100,000 to 500,000 pets are placed in animal shelters when their owners pass away…
RetirementHave You Made Unrealistic Assumptions About Your Retirement?In 2024, over 12,000 Baby Boomers will turn age 65 each and every day of the year.
TSPCommon Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To AvoidThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for financial security in…
RetirementDon’t Wait Too Long To Buy LTC InsuranceSurveys show approximately 90% of Americans don’t have long-term care (LTC) insurance even though statistics indicate…
BenefitsYour FEHB Enrollment Options In RetirementThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers a wide selection of PPO, HMO and FFS plans to meet your…- RetirementEstate Planning For Single Federal WorkersIf you’re widowed, divorced or single, having an estate plan is important especially if you don’t have any children.
Resources5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare Before You Turn 65As discussed in a recent article, under federal law you’re required to make a decision about enrolling in Medicare…- RetirementDoes FEGLI Offer A Good Value In Retirement?The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers a Basic plan that’s a great deal.
BenefitsHave You Prepared For When You Or Your Spouse Die?According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60% of married couples have a two-income household.
TSPHow The 5 Core TSP Funds WorkDid you know that the five core Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds are available only to TSP participants?
ResourcesEstate Planning: The Importance Of Preparing A Power Of AttorneyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that anyone can become incapacitated at any time for unforeseen reasons.- RetirementWhat Happens When You Elect “No Survivor Annuity” At Retirement?You may have read articles suggesting that using life insurance to replace a FERS survivor annuity eliminates a…
- RetirementCan You Afford To Retire When You Reach Your FERS MRA?According to the latest OPM statistics, the average voluntary retirement age for federal workers is 62.6 years old…
- ResourcesManaging Your Money In RetirementThe best way to ensure against outliving your TSP nest egg is to make an effort to manage your spending in retirement.
- Resources5 Lesser-Known Facts About Social Security1.
- ResourcesStart Living On Your Retirement Income While You’re WorkingThe best way to discover if you can afford to retire is to start living on your retirement income while you’re still…
- RetirementHave You Planned For The Unexpected In Retirement?As a FERS worker, you have excellent retirement benefits plus your pension (annuity), Social Security and your Thrift…
- RetirementRetirement Planning Should Start By Age 50At what age does the countdown to retirement really begin?
