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RetirementSurvey: Most FERS Workers Do Not Feel Prepared For RetirementA recent survey has revealed that only 42% of federal workers feel prepared for retirement.
BenefitsYour Short-Term Disability Options Under FERSAs a federal employee, if you were unable to work for a month or longer due to an illness or injury that’s not work…
RetirementTop 5 Expenses To Include In Your Retirement BudgetBefore you start living on a fixed income in retirement, it’s important to develop a budget that includes five of the…
BenefitsAn Important To-Do List Before You Get MarriedIn the days leading up to your wedding there’s a million things to do.
BenefitsUnderstanding Survivor Benefits For FERS EmployeesAs a FERS participant, your survivors are eligible for a number of federal benefits in addition to your annuity.
RetirementYour Federal Retirement Is Closer Than You ThinkYou may have heard the saying, “50 is the new 40.” And though it may be true that you’re as young as you feel, when…
BenefitsWhy FERS Annuitants Get A Reduced Cost Of Living AdjustmentAffectionately known as the Diet COLA, FERS retirees get a reduced Cost Of Living Adjustment when consumer prices…
RetirementPros & Cons Of 55+ CommunitiesResearch conducted by The TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies indicates that deciding to relocate to a 55+…
TSPUnderstanding Your TSP Required Beginning DateWhen it comes to taking distributions from your traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in retirement, you have a…
RetirementWhen Your Leave Your Federal Job Before Retirement AgeThere may be any number of reasons why you could be thinking about leaving your federal job before you meet…
RetirementHave You Calculated Monthly Deductions From Your FERS Annuity?You can use any number of free online calculators to get an estimate of your monthly FERS annuity.
RetirementTimeline For Processing Your Retirement ApplicationYou’ve likely heard complaints about delays at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) when processing retirement…
TSPShould You Tap Into Your TSP To Pay Off Debts?From home loans and car loans to credit cards, carrying debt into retirement can be scary.
TSPIt May Be Time To Revise Your TSP Distribution StrategyThanks to the Secure Act 2.0, there are two significant changes that affect distributions from your Thrift Savings…
TSPWhat To Do With Your TSP In RetirementDuring your years working for the federal government, you make contributions to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to…
RetirementTop Pitfalls To Avoid When Planning Your Federal RetirementSurveys of federal retirees reveal a number of common errors made when planning their retirement.
BenefitsUnderstanding How FLTCIP WorksIf you’re thinking about purchasing a Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) policy it’s important to…
RetirementHave You Thought About The Ideal Age To Retire?As a FERS participant, with 30 years of creditable service, you can retire with an immediate annuity at your Minimum…
RetirementWill You Really Spend Less In Retirement?In 2020, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ data showed that someone between age 58 and 76 is expected to spend…
Benefits3 Considerations When Choosing an FEHB Health Plan in 2023As a federal employee, you may have many concerns when approaching your retirement period.
