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Public Sector Retirement - PSR - Difference between retirement savings and retirement income

Find Out the Difference Between Retirement Income and Retirement Savings. Sponsored By: Todd Carmack

What most individuals want to do with their retirement funds is save, grow, make income, and pay as minimal income taxes as possible. Many people do a good job when saving, even increasing savings in their retirement accounts annually. Growing such funds over time usually becomes difficult. Aside from the market's ups and downs, there's...Read More

Public Sector Retirement - PSR - Debunking 3 Retirement Myths

Let’s Debunk Some Retirement Myths. By: Joe Carreno

If it sounds too good to be true—well, it probably is. Myth #1: If I quit federal service before the year in which I turn 55, I can start withdrawals once I reach that age. If I retire with 25 years of law enforcement service before the year I turn 50, I can start taking TSP...Read More

Will COVID-19 Impact Options for TSP Investors? By: Brad Furges

In recent months, the federal government has introduced many changes in its Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Most of the newly introduced modifications have nothing to do with the novel COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, but some unexpected events can inevitably impact the investors. In this case, it is advised to expand the I fund and include more...Read More

Public Sector Retirement - PSR - Here's Complete Information on Which States do and do Not Tax Income from Social Security Benefits

Here’s Complete Information on Which States Do and Do Not Tax Income from Social Security Benefits. By: Marvin Dutton

The Tax Foundation recently released a report that mentions the names of the states that do and do not impose a tax on income from Social Security benefits. In this article, we have included all states and cleared which states will tax or not tax your Social Security benefits. All of us know that information...Read More

Public Sector Retirement - PSR - Significant Number of 401(k) Participants Have no Knowledge About its Fees

Congressional Watchdog Finds That Almost 40% of Participants Don’t Understand 401(k) Fees. By: Joe Carreno

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a congressional watchdog, released a report stating that almost 40% of 401(k) participants do not fully understand the scheme’s fees. For the past ten years, the US Department of Labor has requested sponsors to educate participants about the fees associated with their accounts. Yet, a...Read More

public sector retirement - PSR - Inflation and the Timeframe of Your Retirement

Inflation and the Timeframe of Your Retirement. By: Brad Furges

With the growing inflation, an increasing number of federal employees are doing the figures to determine the financial benefits of working for another year or two. For many, the answer is startling: much more money in retirement for working a few years longer. Example: According to benefits expert, a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employee...Read More

Public Sector Retirement - PSR - Things Not to do While Managing Your TSP During a Pandemic

How to Approach Retirement as a Small Business Owner. By: Flavio J. “Joe” Carreno

Running your own business has numerous advantages, including the ability to determine your work schedule and the possibility of raising your income. However, without the benefits usually provided by large employers, saving for retirement is often left up to you. When you operate a small business, nearly every aspect of it becomes entangled with your...Read More

How to Submit Your ‘Healthy’ and Complete Federal Retirement Application. Sponsored By: Jeff Boettcher

If you are currently going through the process of planning your retirement, you will need to submit a complete federal retirement application

Smart TSP Investors Could Have $1M in Plan At Retirement – By Timothy Walker

Smart TSP Investors Could Have $1M At Retirement By Timothy Walker Timothy Walker works with federal employees and helps them maximize their retirement benefits. When it comes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) there’s no other plan that can match its greatness. After all, it’s got the lowest administrative fees, which allows people to put additional

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Planning for Retirement in Five Years by Ron Raffino

Ron Raffino, the Federal retirement specialist, gives tips and advice for Federal Employees who plan on retiring in five years.

People consider their homes to be a Key Part of their Retirement Plans

A survey has revealed that people consider their home to be a vital part of their retirement plans. Some plan to use it as a source of income.

Baby Boomers Face Numerous Retirement Challenges

A survey conducted on middle income baby boomers recently identified that they face numerous retirement challenges and most of them are financial.

Philadelphia Residents Contributing Least Towards Retirement Benefits

A new research has revealed that most of the Philadelphia residents save less towards their retirement benefits when compared to other Americans.

Over 40 Million Americans Regret not saving earlier for Retirement Benefits

A survey has revealed that many Americans regret that they didn’t start saving for retirement benefits earlier and not having enough for emergencies.

The Worst Places to Retire in the USA

A recent study has found that West Virginia, Indiana and New York are among the worst places to retire in the USA. It also listed the reasons.

Federal Retirement Comfort and Financial Security

Given the brutal economic melt-down of the past years, should we prepare differently for retirement? The answer is NO. It is not that we should prepare differently for retirement, but that we should prepare always early and consistently for retirement.

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Find Out the Difference Between Retirement Income and Retirement Savings. Sponsored By: Todd Carmack

Let’s Debunk Some Retirement Myths. By: Joe Carreno

Will COVID-19 Impact Options for TSP Investors? By: Brad Furges

Congressional Watchdog Finds That Almost 40% of Participants Don’t Understand 401(k) Fees. By: Joe Carreno

Inflation and the Timeframe of Your Retirement. By: Brad Furges

How to Approach Retirement as a Small Business Owner. By: Flavio J. “Joe” Carreno

How to Submit Your ‘Healthy’ and Complete Federal Retirement Application. Sponsored By: Jeff Boettcher

Smart TSP Investors Could Have $1M in Plan At Retirement – By Timothy Walker

People consider their homes to be a Key Part of their Retirement Plans

Baby Boomers Face Numerous Retirement Challenges

Philadelphia Residents Contributing Least Towards Retirement Benefits

Over 40 Million Americans Regret not saving earlier for Retirement Benefits

The Worst Places to Retire in the USA

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