How The 5 Core TSP Funds Work
Did you know that the five core Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds are available only to TSP participants? All of the funds are fully...
Estate Planning: The Importance Of Preparing A Power Of Attorney
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that anyone can become incapacitated at any time for unforeseen reasons. In fact, research...
What Happens When You Elect “No Survivor Annuity” At Retirement?
You may have read articles suggesting that using life insurance to replace a FERS survivor annuity eliminates a reduction of your monthly...
Can You Afford To Retire When You Reach Your FERS MRA?
According to the latest OPM statistics, the average voluntary retirement age for federal workers is 62.6 years old while the average length...
Managing Your Money In Retirement
The best way to ensure against outliving your TSP nest egg is to make an effort to manage your spending in retirement. Current studies show...
5 Lesser-Known Facts About Social Security
1. Mistakes In Your Earnings Record Can Reduce Your Benefit Far too many working Americans fail to regularly check the accuracy of their...
Start Living On Your Retirement Income While You’re Working
The best way to discover if you can afford to retire is to start living on your retirement income while you’re still working. When you...
Have You Planned For The Unexpected In Retirement?
As a FERS worker, you have excellent retirement benefits plus your pension (annuity), Social Security and your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)....
Retirement Planning Should Start By Age 50
At what age does the countdown to retirement really begin? Since the IRS allows you to start making Catch-Up Contributions to your TSP at...
Managing Taxes Withheld From Traditional TSP Distributions
When you first head into retirement, it’s important to understand how much is withheld from your TSP distributions for federal income...
