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How Schedule F Could Impact Federal Employees

Executive Order 13957, also known as Schedule F,  was advanced in October 2020 with an implementation date of January 2021. The plan,...

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Social Security Fairness Act

On November 19th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act. The goal of this legislation is to remove two...

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Resources

Required Minimum Distributions Explained

When you put money into your TSP or other tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the contributions you make have not been subject to income...

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Retirement

3 Common Mistakes Made By Pre-Retirees

Though it’s true you may no longer be spending money on certain things once you’ve retired from your federal career, you can’t afford to underestimate any financial aspect of your retirement. Yet, more often than not, pre-retirees continue to make the same mistakes. Here are the top three. Mistake #1: Underestimating Your Living...

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Resources

Estate Planning Misconceptions & Realities

One of the most common misconceptions about estate planning is that it’s only about protecting assets like your cars, boats, and valuables like jewelry, antiques, and collectibles.  Though the value of these assets can add up, a well-designed estate plan protects your heirs from probate court and helps ensure your wishes are honored....

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Can Any American Become A Millionaire?

According to Dave Ramsey, any American can become a millionaire if they follow 8 basic principles....

Salvaging the Future of Social Security

News reports abound with dire forecasts for the future of Social Security. With trust fund reserves...

Working Longer Can Protect Your Financial Security In Retirement

According to the Social Security Administration, one in four people turning age 65 today will live...

New Year’s Resolutions For Pre-Retirees

Make 2025 the year that you get proactive about becoming financially prepared for your FERS...

The Two Biggest Threats To Your Retirement

You may be surprised to learn that the two biggest threats to your retirement are underestimating...

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HELOCs – Powerful Tool or Risky Gamble

As inflation and rising costs continue to plague consumers, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)...

OPM Extends Its Hold For New FLTCIP Applicants

In 2022 the OPM suspended new applications to the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program until...

End-Of-Year Retirement-Planning Checklist

There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to managing your retirement savings, 2024 has been a...

TSP

Roth Conversions and the Rise of TSP Millionaires

The Thrift Savings Plan continues to evolve, introducing new features while driving substantial growth for its participants. A...

Retirement

Retirement Planning for Federal Employees is Unique

Although there are many reasons people launch a career with the federal government, near the top of the list is your retirement...

Resources

End-of-Year Tax Strategy

The year is quickly drawing to a close, so it’s important to take a moment and review your tax strategy. Though it might seem daunting...

Resources

Finding Balance in Your Balance

It’s no doubt reassuring to log in to your checking account and find a healthy balance, but when that amount gets too high, it might be...

Retirement

Important Decisions For Your Retirement Application

As a federal employee, when you apply for retirement, there are a number of decisions you need to make that can affect you and your spouse...

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Benefits

Understanding Accrued Annual Leave

Before you retire, it’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. As a federal...

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