part 2
November 29, 2022 / by kevin wirth SECURE Act 2.0 raises the RMD age, encouraging tax sheltering.
Part 1
November 27, 2022 / by mickey elfenbein This article explores a retirement option for FERS employees known as deferred r...
Life Planning Resources About You That Your Loved Ones Will Need
November 24, 2022 / by bill hoff Your spouse, partner, or children will appreciate this article if you become incapacitated due to cognitive deterioration or pass away. First and foremost, the information comes from you. Second, the informational sources are all government entities they must become acquainted...
10 Strategies for Federal Employees Planning to Retire Before 2030
November 17, 2022 / by jeff boettcher Thousands of federal personnel have retired since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Many more eligible employees plan to retire during the following eight years.
Most Common TSP Mistakes During Bear Markets
November 15, 2022 / by jeff boettcher Even the most diligent investors have difficulties in bear markets. No two bear markets are identical, and the factors that affect them are often challenging to put together in real time. As a result, many investors struggle with portfolio decisions....
Government Employee Retirement Strategies
November 10, 2022 / by jeff boettcher As a government employee, there are several ways to manage retirement for stable financial security well into your golden years. Aside from
Allowable FEHB Changes You Can Make Outside of Open Season
November 10, 2022 / by mark heinrich Limited enrollment adjustments are allowed...
Retirement Eligibility Under FERS
November 10, 2022 / by mark heinrich When you retire as a regular Federal Employee Retirement S...
Retirement Options with the TSP
November 8, 2022 / by rick viader How do I use my TSP once I retire? Yes, this is the most frequently a...
6 basics of social security information you should know
October 18, 2022 / by mickey elfenbein Social Security payments are one of the three parts of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), together with the
Early Social Security and Federal Retirement
October 14, 2022 / by mark heinrich The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) was established by Congress in 1986 and went ...
Working Longer Not the Only Way to Boost Retirement Funds
October 8, 2022 / by todd carmack Several strategies increase the amount of money available to pay for your retirement. In this post, we'll examine two additional strategies: 1) continuing to work part-time after retirement; and 2) downsizing or relocating to a region with a cheaper cost...
The Winning Streak of Index Funds Faces Risks in Retirement
September 7, 2022 / by aaron steele Investors are used to pouring money into index funds and seeing gains. But are those the best retirement bets?
Meet ‘AVA,’ a TSP change that affects more than just the investment window
August 25, 2022 / by mark heinrich While participants who satisfy specific criteria can invest a portion of their accounts in outside mutual funds, which has garnered the most attention among the planned reforms, the TSP is also emphasizing other new features, such as an artificial intelligence...
An Overview of TSP’s Early Withdrawal Penalty
August 24, 2022 / by bill hoff If you're a federal employee leaving the government, you may have heard that early withdrawals from accounts like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) might result in penalties. Penalties, especially levied by
3 Strategies to Lower Taxes and Maximize Your Income In Retirement
July 26, 2022 / by aaron steele When people begin to plan for retirement, they frequently concentrate on one primary goal: saving enough money to retire comfortably when the time comes.
How Are Investment Options Going To Expand In Federal Retirement Savings Program?
July 24, 2022 / by bill hoff Federal and military employees will soon be able to choose from a wide selection of new investment alternatives for their retirement savings plans. The
