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BenefitsMistakes To Avoid When Buying Private Life InsuranceAs you get closer to retirement, it’s important to understand that your FEGLI premiums increase as you age especially…
RetirementPros & Cons Of Filing Early For Social SecurityWith inflation at a record high and talk of a possible recession next year, recent FERS retirees and pre-retirees may…
RetirementHow Qualifying Life Events Affect Your FEHB Coverage In RetirementAccording to the OPM, you can make changes to your FEHB insurance coverage outside of Open Season when you experience…
TSPUnderstanding FERS Interim Retirement PaymentsAs a FERS participant retiring with an immediate annuity it’s important to understand you will not get your first…
BenefitsLife Insurance: Understanding The BasicsIf you’re considering purchasing a private life insurance policy to help out your family in the event of your death,…
RetirementThe Importance Of Advance Healthcare DirectivesBecoming incapacitated by a medical crisis is a reality we can’t ignore as we grow older.- Retirement3 Common Myths About The Roth TSPAccording to the latest data, only around 20% of TSP participants are taking advantage of the Roth TSP.
WorkforceGovernment Shutdown Avoided as Senate Approves Funding ExtensionPresident Joe Biden ratified a bill this Saturday that ensures government operations continue for another 45 days,…
WorkforceImpending Government Shutdown Looms as Tensions Rise and Compromises FalterWith the clock ticking, the possibility of a partial government shutdown starting October 1 looms larger as the…
TSPUnderstanding Your TSP Options In RetirementHave you thought about what you’re going to do with the balance in your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you retire?- RetirementShocking Social Security Survey ResultsWill you delay claiming Social Security benefits until age 70?
WorkforceWill Social Security Benefits Be Cut In 2035?According to the Social Security Board Of Trustees, the program’s trust funds are expected to run out of cash…
TSPWhy Tax Planning Is Essential To Your RetirementIt’s simple - minimizing the taxes you’ll owe Uncle Sam in retirement can help make your nest egg last longer.
ResourcesOPM Report: Higher Premiums For FLTCIPIn a report prepared by the OPM’s Inspector General, federal workers who have purchased a policy from the Federal…- RetirementHave You Developed A Financial Plan For Retirement?If you’re set to retire in five to 10 years, this is the time to start nailing down a plan that provides financial…
- TSPIRS Rules For Taking RMDs From Multiple AccountsAs you know, your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is not tax free.
- RetirementUnderstanding VERA & VSIP Early-Out RetirementsThe Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) are management…
- TSPThe Pros & Cons Of TSP LoansTaking out a loan against your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance instead of taking an in-service withdrawal may seem…
- RetirementA Roth TSP Can Be Your Tax-Free Emergency Fund In RetirementFinancial experts agree that retirees need emergency funds to cover unexpected expenses when they’re living on a…
- TSPAre You Taking Advantage Of The TSP Agency Match?Research conducted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) revealed that far too many federal…
