What You Need To Know About The FERS 10% Bonus
What You Need To Know About The FERS 10% Bonus If you’re thinking about working longer than your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA), you may...
2024 Annual Leave Dates & Lump Sum Payments
Though accrued annual leave does not count toward retirement eligibility or the calculation of your annuity, when you retire, you can...
How A Fixed Indexed Annuity Can Provide Lifetime Income
Let’s start by eliminating any potential confusion: this article is not about your FERS/CSRS pension which is often referred to as an...
Retirement Planning When Couples Have A Significant Age Gap
In our article: Understanding How Longevity Impacts Your Retirement, we discussed how the Longevity Gap can impact a surviving spouse. Now...
What Happens When A Spouse Passes Away In Retirement?
Though it’s difficult to think about losing your spouse, you can’t overlook how it may impact the income of the surviving widow or...
Estate Planning Is Even More Important For Second Marriages
In a previous article we outlined the reasons why federal workers need an estate plan. Now it’s time to explore all the reasons why...
How Unused Annual & Sick Leave Are Credited In Retirement
Since most FERS participants accrue unused annual leave and sick leave by the time they retire, it’s important to understand how you’ll...
Understanding How Longevity Impacts Your Retirement
A study conducted by the TIAA Institute and George Washington University reveals that over 50% of American adults have no idea how...
Have You Calculated All The Deductions From Your FERS Pension?
Many federal retirees are surprised to learn how much is deducted from their monthly FERS annuity (pension). To help ensure you’ll have...
Can A “Grey Divorce” Threaten Your Federal Retirement?
Over the last decade, divorce among couples in their 50s is increasingly on the rise. This growing trend has come to be known as...
