March 25, 2024
Tax Planning Mistakes That Can Impact Your Retirement
If Congress doesn’t extend the Trump Tax Cuts (TCJA) for individual taxpayers, federal retirees and pre-retirees will likely be paying...
March 24, 2024
Consider Using Your Home Equity To Help Fund Your Retirement
If you’re like many federal workers, your most valuable asset is your home. Commonly known as home equity, housing wealth among...
March 23, 2024
2024 Tax Breaks For Seniors Age 65 & Over
With the April 15th, 2024, deadline for filing your 2023 tax return looming up ahead, it’s important for seniors to understand options...
March 27, 2024
Top 5 Myths About Filing Your 1040 Tax Return
Though the standard deduction for the 2023 tax year has likely made filing your taxes a bit easier, there are still a number of misleading myths that can result in making a mistake and getting unwanted attention from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). MYTH #1: If I Receive A Tax Refund, I Will Not Be …...
March 26, 2024
3 Common Ways Retirees Mismanage Their Retirement Income
Over 60% of respondents to a 2023 study said they’re more afraid of running out of money in retirement than they are of death. Though future inflation and stock market volatility top the list of reasons they fear outliving their money, in reality many retirees put themselves in jeopardy due to mismanaging their retirement income....
March 22, 2024
The Danger Of A Retirement Income Gap
Stock market volatility. A sudden spike in the inflation rate. Healthcare expenses that are not...
March 21, 2024
What To Expect When You Apply For Life Insurance
Are you entering retirement under-insured? If the only life insurance you carry is FEGLI term life...
March 20, 2024
Life Insurance Basics: Term Life, Whole Life, Universal & Variable
When you first start working for Uncle Sam, The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance...
March 19, 2024
It’s Never Too Late To Start Saving More For Retirement
Recent reports show that 2023 stock gains have helped to grow the average federal worker’s Thrift...
March 18, 2024
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Paying off your mortgage before retirement can be an excellent way to help ensure you won’t...
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March 11, 2024
Common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for...
March 10, 2024
Don’t Wait Too Long To Buy LTC Insurance
Surveys show approximately 90% of Americans don’t have long-term care (LTC) insurance even though...
March 9, 2024
Your FEHB Enrollment Options In Retirement
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers a wide selection of PPO, HMO and FFS...
March 17, 2024
3 Good Reasons FERS Retirees Should File For Social Security At Age 70
Private sector workers have only one source of guaranteed income when they retire: their Social Security benefit. As a federal employee...
March 16, 2024
If You Plan To Age In Place, Consider Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
According to a 2021 AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their homes as long as...
March 15, 2024
Top 5 Myths About Carrying FEHB Into Retirement
As a federal employee, one of the most valuable benefits you can continue into retirement is your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)...
March 14, 2024
Should You Take The Standard Deduction Or Itemize When Filing Your Taxes?
With two options for taking deductions on your tax return, it’s important to understand the facts. A majority of taxpayers opt for the...
March 13, 2024
Estate Planning: Don’t Forget To Include Your Pets In Your Will
According to the Humane Society, 100,000 to 500,000 pets are placed in animal shelters when their owners pass away and around 60% end up...
March 12, 2024
Have You Made Unrealistic Assumptions About Your Retirement?
In 2024, over 12,000 Baby Boomers will turn age 65 each and every day of the year. With a significant number of Americans currently...
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