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...
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...
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 then the answer may be a resounding:...
Life Insurance Basics: Term Life, Whole Life, Universal & Variable
When you first start working for Uncle Sam, The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI) offers relatively inexpensive...
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 outlive your nest egg. Then again, it’s...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
