How Much Does Uncle Sam Contribute To Your Retirement Benefits?
When it comes to retirement benefits, very few Americans working in the private sector are covered by a defined-benefit plan like your...
When You Get Your 2024 Tax Refund, Think About Your Retirement
At the beginning of your federal career, you likely considered your federal tax refund as extra money you could use to treat yourself and...
Your FERS Retirement May Need A Check-Up At Age 50
If you’re like many federal workers, you made a number of benefit decisions at the beginning of your career that may affect your...
Your FERS Retirement: Let’s Crunch The Numbers
One of the top reasons why people choose to work for Uncle Sam is to take advantage of the government benefits. As a federal worker, you...
Tax Planning Mistakes That Can Impact Your Retirement
If Congress doesn’t extend the Trump Tax Cuts (TCJA) for individual taxpayers, federal retirees and pre-retirees will likely be paying...
Consider Using Your Home Equity To Help Fund Your Retirement
If you’re like many federal workers, your most valuable asset is your home. Commonly known as home equity, housing wealth among...
The Danger Of A Retirement Income Gap
Stock market volatility. A sudden spike in the inflation rate. Healthcare expenses that are not covered by FFEBA or Medicare insurance....
It’s Never Too Late To Start Saving More For Retirement
Recent reports show that 2023 stock gains have helped to grow the average federal worker’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account to $175,000....
3 Good Reasons FERS Retirees Should File For Social Security At Age 70
Private sector workers have only one source of guaranteed income when they retire: their Social Security benefit. As a federal employee...
Estate Planning: Don’t Forget To Include Your Pets In Your Will
According to the Humane Society, 100,000 to 500,000 pets are placed in animal shelters when their owners pass away and around 60% end up...
