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ResourcesMoney-Saving Tax Breaks Starting At Age 50 & OverAs you approach your half-century birthday, one of your gifts comes from the IRS: tax breaks starting at age 50 that…
Retirement2023 Survey Reveals Retirement Expectations Versus RealityA recent study compares the retirement expectations of pre-retirees age 50-plus to the actual reality of retirees.
TSPThe Pros & Cons Of The Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)In 2012, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) started offering federal employees another option for retirement savings: the…
ResourcesHave You Forgotten About A 401(k) From A Previous Employer?According to the U.S.
WorkforceUnderstanding The Basic Components Of An Estate PlanLess than 60% of Americans poised to retire have prepared a Will and other estate-planning documents.
WorkforceAre You On Track For A Financially-Secure Retirement?The longer you wait to figure out if you’re on track for a financially-secure retirement, the less time you’ll have…
RetirementPlanning For The 4 Financial Phases Of RetirementEach financial phase of your retirement plan requires a specific strategy that anticipates the income required to…
RetirementDo You Really Need Life Insurance Once You’re Retired?You may have heard talk among your federal co-workers about dropping your FEGLI coverage at retirement.- RetirementUnderstanding How Longevity Impacts Your RetirementA study conducted by the TIAA Institute and George Washington University reveals that over 50% of American adults…
- RetirementHow Does Inflation Impact Your Retirement Plan?If you’re worried about inflation throwing your retirement plan off course, you’re not alone.
TSPThe End Of RMDs For The Roth TSP & Other AdvantagesGood news - the new SECURE Act 2.0 has put an end to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDS) from your Roth Thrift…
TSPIRS Announces 2024 TSP Contribution LimitsOn November 1, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2024 contribution limits for retirement accounts.
BenefitsHave You Calculated All The Deductions From Your FERS Pension?Many federal retirees are surprised to learn how much is deducted from their monthly FERS annuity (pension).- TSPWhich Is Better? The Traditional TSP Or Roth TSP?The big difference between the Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and the Roth TSP is really about when you want…
- RetirementRetirement Planning Is A Challenge For The Sandwich GenerationIf you’re age 40 to 59, and providing monetary support for your parents and children, you’re considered part of The…
ResourcesThere’s No Place Like Home For The Majority Of Americans Poised To RetireStudies show Americans poised to retire are changing the standard pattern for their golden years.- ResourcesNew Study Shows Boomers & Gen X Aren’t Saving Enough For EmergenciesExpensive car repairs.
BenefitsHave You Developed A Strategy For “Turning On” Your Social Security Benefits?Back in the good old days, everyone became eligible for Social Security at age 65 and starting your benefits was a…- RetirementCan A “Grey Divorce” Threaten Your Federal Retirement?Over the last decade, divorce among couples in their 50s is increasingly on the rise.
- Retirement5 Potential Gaps You May Have In Your Retirement PlanYou may think you have all the bases covered with your current retirement plan.
