3 Reasons To Keep Your Home In Retirement
According to an AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their home as long as...
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...
Will Staying In Your Home Be A Burden In Retirement?
Determining if your home will be a financial burden in retirement depends on two factors: the amount of your income when you’re no longer...
Are You Headed For A Debt Crisis In Retirement?
Over the last 30 years, more retirees are carrying consumer debt like credit cards into retirement. Even when adjusted for inflation, the...
Did You Know Some Retirement Income Is Tax Free?
As you know, income from your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security and traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), is subject to federal...
Don’t Assume Your Tax Bracket Will Be Lower In Retirement
If you assume you’ll be in a lower tax bracket when you retire from federal service you’re really dropping the ball. Especially if the...
Do You Really Need $1-Million For Retirement?
When it comes to determining how much savings you’ll need for a financially-secure retirement, everyone seems to have a different...
Why Your Income Taxes May Be Higher In Retirement
Fifty years ago, retirement planning was fairly straightforward and the majority of retirees ended up in a lower income tax bracket than...
5 Common Blind Spots In Your FERS Retirement Plan
As you know, it’s important to be aware of blind spots when you’re driving otherwise you may suffer serious consequences. The same...
Differences Between The FERS Supplement & The FERS Bonus
Under FERS, you can retire with an immediate annuity at your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of creditable service. Depending on...
