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...
FERS Survivor Annuity
Federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can elect a survivor annuity for a spouse, child, or sibling with an...
The Annuity Puzzle
A 2023 study by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College, authored by Karolos Arapakis and Gal Wettstein, investigates...
Deferred vs. Postponed Annuity
For federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), the terms “deferred annuity” and “postponed...
More Retirees Are Investing In The TSP Life Annuity
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity is a retirement income option available to federal employees participating in the TSP. Increased...
Important Decisions For Your Retirement Application
As a federal employee, when you apply for retirement, there are a number of decisions you need to make that can affect you and your spouse...
FERS Supplement vs 10% Pension Bonus
As you near the end of your federal career, you may be faced with a big decision – keep working to take advantage of the 10% pension...
The Pros & Cons Of Different Types Of Annuities
An annuity can provide a reliable source of income in retirement but it’s important to understand the pros and cons of the different...
3 Ways To Increase Your Retirement Income
When you’re 10 years away from retirement, it’s time to buckle down and make sure you’ll have enough income to cover your needs plus...
Which Is A Better Investment For Retirement: Bonds Or An FIA?
In times of economic uncertainty, the traditional wisdom for pre-retirees has been to rebalance their investments to help minimize risk....
