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...
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...
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...
Common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for financial security in retirement. Structured...
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 statistics indicate 68% of people who...
Your FEHB Enrollment Options In Retirement
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers a wide selection of PPO, HMO and FFS plans to meet your needs in retirement....
Estate Planning For Single Federal Workers
If you’re widowed, divorced or single, having an estate plan is important especially if you don’t have any children. If you’re single...
5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare Before You Turn 65
As discussed in a recent article, under federal law you’re required to make a decision about enrolling in Medicare when you turn 65....
Does FEGLI Offer A Good Value In Retirement?
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers a Basic plan that’s a great deal. It provides term life insurance at...
Have You Prepared For When You Or Your Spouse Die?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60% of married couples have a two-income household. If this describes you...
