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...
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...
Social Security Strategies For Single Retirees
If you’re single due to a divorce or the death of a spouse, or if you’ve never been married, filing for Social Security isn’t as...
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...
3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Apply For Your FERS Retirement
Before you submit your FERS retirement application, there are a three crucial questions to consider. Without all the facts, you may make...
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...
Common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for financial security in retirement. Structured...
Your FEHB Enrollment Options In Retirement
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers a wide selection of PPO, HMO and FFS plans to meet your needs in retirement....
What Happens When You Elect “No Survivor Annuity” At Retirement?
You may have read articles suggesting that using life insurance to replace a FERS survivor annuity eliminates a reduction of your monthly...
Start Living On Your Retirement Income While You’re Working
The best way to discover if you can afford to retire is to start living on your retirement income while you’re still working. When you...
