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....
Survey: Most FERS Workers Do Not Feel Prepared For Retirement
A recent survey has revealed that only 42% of federal workers feel prepared for retirement. Even more surprising is the fact that those...
Top 5 Expenses To Include In Your Retirement Budget
Before you start living on a fixed income in retirement, it’s important to develop a budget that includes five of the top expenses many...
Your Federal Retirement Is Closer Than You Think
You may have heard the saying, “50 is the new 40.” And though it may be true that you’re as young as you feel, when it comes to...
Pros & Cons Of 55+ Communities
Research conducted by The TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies indicates that deciding to relocate to a 55+ community in retirement...
