How TSP RMDs & Rollovers Work At Age 73
Why does the IRS want you to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) at age 73? The...
Understanding The Lump Sum Payment For Accrued Annual Leave
Have you ever wondered why so many federal workers pick a retirement date toward the end of the calendar year? The logic is simple —...
How To Determine Tax-Friendly States For Federal Retirees
As you know, your FERS annuity, Social Security and traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) distributions are all subject to federal income...
The Importance Of Your Official Personnel Folder (OPF)
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when applying for your federal retirement is waiting until the last minute to check the accuracy...
Estate Planning: The Components of An Ironclad Will
Although it may be tempting to use a pre-printed, fill-in-the-blanks, Last Will and Testament, if it doesn’t comply with your state’s...
How To Calculate Your Retirement Expenses
In the final years of your federal career, you’re likely putting the focus on saving as much as you can in your Thrift Savings Plan...
Tackling The 5 Big Decisions Of Your FERS Retirement
If you’re not fully informed about all of your options, you may make irreversible mistakes when tackling the five big decisions you have...
How To Maximize Your 3 Sources Of Federal Retirement Income
Believe it or not, the amount of retirement income you receive from your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security and Thrift Savings Plan...
How To Build A Cash Reserve For Retirement
Putting aside a cash reserve in an easily accessible account goes a long way toward making sure you won’t run out of money in retirement....
10 Mistakes That Can Impact Your Federal Retirement
Federal employees tend to make the same retirement-planning mistakes in the years leading up to their separation from service. 1. Not...
