Retirement Applications Slow in July
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number...
Creating a Smart Withdrawal Plan for Retirement
How you choose to draw down your retirement accounts can shape your tax bill, the lifespan of your savings, and your ability to meet...
Surge in Federal Retirement Applications Continues
OPM continues to deal with high numbers of federal retirement applications, as June saw 13,430 employees file for retirement. While this...
4 Fundamental Elements Of A Strategic Federal Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
FERS Supplement vs 10% Pension Bonus
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement seems so far to have survived proposed federal benefit cuts, and this may lead to a big decision for...
Preparing Financially For Your FERS Retirement
Retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers a robust framework for financial security, combining a basic annuity,...
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions
When you put money into your TSP or other tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the contributions you make have not been subject to income...
Prepping for Retirement and Beyond
Ideally, preparing for retirement should begin the day you’re hired. By contributing enough to get the full 5% from your agency, you are...
Social Security Filing Strategies for Couples
When married couples plan to claim Social Security benefits, several strategies can maximize their benefits based on their financial...
Choosing Your Retirement Date
The perfect retirement date is a widely discussed and dissected topic. There have been multiple articles dedicated to several strategies...
