First Day Of Open Season
Today marks the first day of Open Season which runs through December 9, 2024. During this time you can evaluate your insurance coverage to...
IRS Announces Inflation-Adjusted Tax Brackets For 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts income tax brackets to offset inflation. Since inflation is currently lower than in...
Understanding Income Taxes On Other Types Of Retirement Income
If you’ve been doing your research you already know up to 90% of your FERS annuity is taxable as income and 50% to 85% of your Social...
How Does An In-Service TSP Withdrawal Compare To A TSP Loan?
If you’re considering a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan or an in-service withdrawal, it’s important to compare the two to see which one...
Correcting Key Retirement Issues Before It’s Too Late
You’ve probably read countless articles on retirement and the steps you should take to ensure you’re well-prepared for your financial...
Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement
There are several retirement options unique to Federal employees under the FERS system. A common source of confusion is the difference...
Understanding Dependent Eligibility For Federal Benefits
Federal employees have a wide range of benefits available to them and their families. Let’s take a minute to break down the eligibility...
Unique Retirement Decisions Facing Federal Couples
A lot of preparation goes into retirement planning, and federal couples – spouses both employed by federal agencies – face some...
Has The U.S. Avoided A Recession?
Concerns about a potential U.S. recession are beginning to wane, partly due to a September drop in the national unemployment rate. However,...
What To Expect During The Retirement Lifecycle
We spend a lot of time thinking about the accumulation stage of retirement to help ensure we’ve saved enough to cover our financial needs...
