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TSPManaging Taxes Withheld From Traditional TSP DistributionsWhen you first head into retirement, it’s important to understand how much is withheld from your TSP distributions…
ResourcesHow TSP RMDs & Rollovers Work At Age 73Why does the IRS want you to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your traditional Thrift Savings Plan…
RetirementAt Age 65, Federal Law Requires You To Make A Decision About MedicareDid you know that federal law requires FERS participants to make a decision about enrolling in Medicare when you turn…
ResourcesUnderstanding The Lump Sum Payment For Accrued Annual LeaveHave you ever wondered why so many federal workers pick a retirement date toward the end of the calendar year?
ResourcesHow To Determine Tax-Friendly States For Federal RetireesAs you know, your FERS annuity, Social Security and traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) distributions are all…
RetirementUnderstanding Retirement Planning & How It WorksOne of the top reasons why people don’t plan for retirement is that they don’t really understand what it entails or…
RetirementDo You Really Need 80% Of Your Income To Retire?A common rule of thumb for retirement planning is that you’ll need 80% of your pre-retirement income to cover your…- RetirementSocial Security: What Does Normal Retirement Age Mean?If you’re like many federal workers, you may not have a full understanding of your Normal Retirement Age (NRA) under…
- ResourcesThe Importance Of Your Official Personnel Folder (OPF)One of the biggest mistakes you can make when applying for your federal retirement is waiting until the last minute…
TSPWhat Happens When The TSP Is Notified Of Your RetirementAs your FERS retirement date grows near, it’s important to understand how your account is handled once the TSP…- Retirement5-Year Countdown To Your FERS RetirementIf you plan on retiring five years from now it’s time ask yourself some questions.
WorkforceUpdate: Government Shutdown Averted Until March 2024On January 18, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through early…- ResourcesEstate Planning: The Components of An Ironclad WillAlthough it may be tempting to use a pre-printed, fill-in-the-blanks, Last Will and Testament, if it doesn’t comply…
WorkforcePresident Biden’s Plan To Strengthen Social SecurityIn its 2023 annual report, Social Security announced that the program will run out of its surplus by 2035 if no…- ResourcesHow To Calculate Your Retirement ExpensesIn the final years of your federal career, you’re likely putting the focus on saving as much as you can in your…
TSPTSP Spending Strategies For RetirementYou may be surprised to learn that many federal retirees are being too frugal due to the fear of outliving their…- RetirementHow Much Of Your Federal Retirement Income Is Taxable?The short answer: virtually all of it.
- RetirementIs A Midlife Crisis Sabotaging Your Retirement?When you hit your half-century birthday you may start showing signs of what’s known as a midlife crisis.
- ResourcesTackling The 5 Big Decisions Of Your FERS RetirementIf you’re not fully informed about all of your options, you may make irreversible mistakes when tackling the five big…
- RetirementHybrid Life Insurance Can Provide Coverage For Long-Term CareIf you’re enrolled in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP), you already know that premiums increased…
