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...
How Can I Get A Copy Of My FERS Retirement Statement?
It is common for annuitants to require a new copy of their FERS retirement statement. They might want to show their retirement income to a...
The 4 Main Components Of A FERS Retirement Plan
Your FERS retirement plan isn’t as straight-forward as planning for a private sector retirement. Your benefits provide you with a number...
8 Savvy Pre-Retirement Tips
1. Plan For High Inflation One retirement-planning rule-of-thumb is to factor in a 2.5% inflation rate when calculating the income you’ll...
FERS Retirement Planning For Single Pre-Retirees
A growing number of divorced, widowed and never-married working Americans are entering retirement alone. In fact, according to the U.S....
