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DailyFED's resources section collects practical articles for federal employees: how to find and read your records, which forms to file and when, checklists for retirement and life events, and explainers on everyday benefits questions. For the full rules, each piece links to an FFEBA guide.
July20244 stories
- Insurance Products That Can Help Protect Your Retirement AssetsThere are a range of insurance products that can help safeguard your nest egg from unexpected events.
- Improve The Value Of Your Home Before You Sell In RetirementIf you’ve decided that selling your home when you retire is the best strategy for your financial goals, take the time to improve the value of your property before you list it...
- Have You Calculated Your Longevity Accurately?Is there longevity in your family?
- 5 Financial Moves To Make When You’re 5 Years From RetirementWith the economy facing uncertainty and the threat of a potential recession, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to secure your retirement.
June202410 stories
- Improving Your Financial LiteracyIs the world of finance complex?
- 50 Is Nifty When It Comes To Buying Long-Term Care InsuranceA previous article covered the reasons why you shouldn’t wait too long to purchase Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance.
- Consider The Advantages Of Purchasing An FIAFor federal workers who have diligently socked away money in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), it’s always a good idea to start diversifying your investments to reduce risk as...
- How You Can Utilize Life Insurance For Retirement IncomeIn the pursuit of a secure retirement, many are discovering the potential of integrating life insurance into their financial plans.
- When To Convert Your 401k To A Roth IRAWho doesn’t love the idea of tax-free income in retirement?
- Retirement Looms For Generation XOver the last several years we’ve heard a lot about the tsunami of Baby Boomers retiring from their federal careers.
- Lifestyle Creep: What It Is & How It Can Derail Your RetirementRemember the good old days when a no-frills black coffee was more than enough to jump-start your day?
- Your Health Is An Important Component Of Your Retirement PlanWhen planning for your federal retirement, you’re likely focusing on financial factors such as the amount of your FERS annuity (pension) and your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) nest...
- When Was The Last Time You Had A Financial ReviewYou’ve set your financial goals, put an investment plan in place, and now you’re on the journey toward retirement.
- How To Start Building An Emergency Fund For RetirementA previous article discussed why federal retirees need an emergency fund and how it can help protect your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) from unplanned withdrawals.
May20246 stories
- The Importance Of Estate Planning For Blended FamiliesAccording to the U.S.
- From The Go-Go Years To The Twilight Years, Plan For Every Stage Of RetirementWhen it comes to retirement, many federal workers are eager to plan Bucket List adventures for the first few years after they separate from service.
- The Rising Need For Long-Term CareIf you - or one of your loved ones - are turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will require long-term care in the future.
- Understanding Stagflation and How It Can Impact Your RetirementIn the intricate world of economics, stagflation emerges as a formidable challenge, marked by sluggish growth, soaring unemployment, and inflationary pressures.
- Strategies To Help Recession-Proof Your RetirementThough no one can accurately predict the severity of the next major recession or when it will happen, it’s wise to include the possibility in your federal retirement plan.
- A Year Before You Retire, Check Your Personnel Records For AccuracyWith hundreds of federal agency personnel offices processing millions of documents each year, there’s no doubt mistakes are made.
What we cover here
- Records. Finding your SF-50, eOPF and service history.
- Forms. Beneficiary designations, retirement forms and when to file them.
- Checklists. Before you retire, after a life event, at Open Season.
- Everyday questions. Leave, pay stubs and benefits basics.
Start with the guides
Our evergreen guides are the fullest version of these topics, updated when rules change:
- Your SF-50 and service computation date
- Beneficiary designations, all four forms
- The retirement application
- The full learning library
New to all of this? Start with your career stage, or try the calculators.
When you want a second set of eyes
Checklists cover the general case. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can go through your own paperwork with you. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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