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 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...
Why The TSP Is Essential For A Financially-Secure Retirement
On January 1, 2024, the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) celebrated its 37th birthday. However, it may not be cause for...
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...
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....
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Paying off your mortgage before retirement can be an excellent way to help ensure you won’t outlive your nest egg. Then again, it’s...
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...
Top 5 Myths About Carrying FEHB Into Retirement
As a federal employee, one of the most valuable benefits you can continue into retirement is your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)...
