Understanding VERA & VSIP Early-Out Retirements
The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) are management tools federal agencies...
A Roth TSP Can Be Your Tax-Free Emergency Fund In Retirement
Financial experts agree that retirees need emergency funds to cover unexpected expenses when they’re living on a fixed income. Perhaps...
RMD Mistakes When You Own Other Retirement Accounts
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amount that you must withdraw yearly from your tax-deferred retirement accounts...
Estate Planning: It’s Time To Organize Your Documents
If you’ve already drawn up your Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives, good for you. You’re in a...
How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Retire
Though the requirements for retiring with an immediate annuity under FERS are straightforward, it’s important to figure out when you’re...
Your FERS Retirement: Does Mainstream Advice Apply To You?
When it comes to retirement planning, a good portion of mainstream advice doesn’t apply to federal employees covered under FERS. Why?...
Underestimating Your Years In Retirement
Research conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) raises a crucial concern about the failure to correctly estimate the number of...
The 3rd Leg Of Your FERS Retirement: Social Security
Your FERS retirement benefits are often referred to as the 3-Legged Stool. The first leg is your annuity (pension) while the second is the...
Aging In Place: Consider The Pros & Cons
Aging in place means remaining in your home well into retirement as long as you’re physically able. An AARP survey reveals that more than...
Your FERS Retirement: 5 Lucrative Reasons To Work Longer
If you’re covered under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), you can retire relatively young compared to those working in the...
