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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…
RetirementRMD Mistakes When You Own Other Retirement AccountsRequired Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amount that you must withdraw yearly from your tax-deferred…
BenefitsUnderstanding The Social Security Break-Even PointAs a FERS participant, you’re eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits because you’ve paid into the…
BenefitsBereavement Leave for Federal Employees ExplainedBereavement leave is perhaps the only official leave from work we all dread having.
RetirementEstate Planning: It’s Time To Organize Your DocumentsIf you’ve already drawn up your Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives, good for you.
TSPFree Money: The TSP Agency MatchThough similar to 401(k) retirement savings plans in the private sector, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a…
RetirementHow Do You Know When You’re Ready To RetireThough the requirements for retiring with an immediate annuity under FERS are straightforward, it’s important to…
RetirementYour FERS Retirement: Does Mainstream Advice Apply To You?When it comes to retirement planning, a good portion of mainstream advice doesn’t apply to federal employees covered…
RetirementUnderestimating Your Years In RetirementResearch conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) raises a crucial concern about the failure to correctly…
BenefitsYou Can’t Assume You’ll Be Eligible For The FERS SupplementAs a FERS participant you may be counting on the FERS Supplement as added income if you’re planning on retiring…
RetirementThe 3rd Leg Of Your FERS Retirement: Social SecurityYour FERS retirement benefits are often referred to as the 3-Legged Stool.
RetirementAging In Place: Consider The Pros & ConsAging in place means remaining in your home well into retirement as long as you’re physically able.
ResourcesAffordable Alternatives To Long-Term Care InsuranceIn the summer of 2022, OPM announced the likelihood of higher premiums for federal workers who purchase a Federal…
RetirementYour FERS Retirement: 5 Lucrative Reasons To Work LongerIf you’re covered under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), you can retire relatively young compared to…
RetirementHow Can I Get A Copy Of My FERS Retirement Statement?It is common for annuitants to require a new copy of their FERS retirement statement.
BenefitsYour Online Social Security StatementFor FERS and CSRS Offset employees who are eligible for Social Security, your personalized Social Security Statement…
WorkforceWhat You Need To Know About VERA & Early Out OffersWhen federal agencies are undergoing substantial restructuring, downsizing or reorganization, there is a system in…
RetirementThe 4 Main Components Of A FERS Retirement PlanYour FERS retirement plan isn’t as straight-forward as planning for a private sector retirement.
Retirement8 Savvy Pre-Retirement Tips1.
RetirementFERS Retirement Planning For Single Pre-RetireesA growing number of divorced, widowed and never-married working Americans are entering retirement alone.
