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RetirementAre You Prepared For The Psychological Effects Of Retirement?Planning your federal retirement isn’t only about saving enough money.
RetirementHow “Unretirement” Affects Your Social Security BenefitsEach year, more and more retirees re-enter the workforce.
RetirementTips For Living On A Retirement BudgetStudies show many new retirees spend more in the early years of retirement than they did when they were working.
ResourcesHow A Fixed Indexed Annuity Can Provide Lifetime IncomeLet’s start by eliminating any potential confusion: this article is not about your FERS/CSRS pension which is often…
WorkforceHave You Discussed Your Estate Plan With Your Family?Once you prepare your estate plan and select an executor you can trust, it’s wise to discuss your Will with your heirs.
Benefits2024 Brings Higher Medicare Part B Premiums & DeductiblesAs a federal employee, you become eligible for Medicare Parts A and B on your 65th birthday.- RetirementAre You Prepared For The Major Retirement Disrupters?Studies show there are three consistent disrupters that may threaten your financial security over a 20-to-30-year…
- RetirementRetirement Planning When Couples Have A Significant Age GapIn our article: Understanding How Longevity Impacts Your Retirement, we discussed how the Longevity Gap can impact a…
- RetirementWhat Happens When A Spouse Passes Away In Retirement?Though it’s difficult to think about losing your spouse, you can’t overlook how it may impact the income of the…
TSPTSP Update: Summary Of Current & Upcoming ChangesOn December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022…
WorkforceEstate Planning Is Even More Important For Second MarriagesIn a previous article we outlined the reasons why federal workers need an estate plan.
ResourcesBefore You File Early For Social Security Get The FactsWhen you retire, you can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62 but if you plan to continue…- RetirementAre You Letting Retirement Planning Slide Until The Last Minute?As a FERS participant, you have excellent retirement benefits: two sources of lifetime income from your FERS annuity…
TSPThe TSP Life Annuity: Get The Facts Before You DecideThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity is an insurance product from MetLife that offers a different option for…- RetirementTips For Tackling The Top 3 Financial Challenges In RetirementAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans between the age 65 and 74, spent an average of $56,435…
- RetirementWhy You’ll Likely Owe Taxes On Your Social Security IncomeSince Social Security is an important source of retirement income for FERS participants, it’s important to understand…
ResourcesFuneral Planning: Pre-Need Insurance vs. Final Expense InsuranceIn the U.S., only 45% of adults over age 55 have prepared a Last Will & Testament and even fewer have planned their…- RetirementOverspending In Retirement Puts Your Financial Security at RiskFor many federal workers, the first phase of retirement turns out to be what experts call the Go-Go years.
BenefitsThe Latest Long-Term Care Statistics: Can You Cover The Cost Without Insurance?According to the OPM, only 267,000 federal workers out of the 11-million eligible currently carry FLTCIP to cover the…- RetirementHow Unused Annual & Sick Leave Are Credited In RetirementSince most FERS participants accrue unused annual leave and sick leave by the time they retire, it’s important to…
