The Downside Of The 4% Withdrawal Rule
Though the 4% rule has been around for decades, in recent years a good number of financial experts have come to believe it’s outdated....
A Reality Check For Gen X Pre-Retirees Working For Uncle Sam
If you’re among the estimated 65 million Generation X Americans born in 1965 through 1981, your financial security in retirement may be...
75% Of Americans Underestimate Income Taxes In Retirement
According to a 2022 survey conducted by the Senior Citizens League, approximately 75% of Americans approaching retirement seriously...
Don’t Let These 5 Common Fixed Indexed Annuity Myths Mislead You
Even though retirees can count on a Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) for guaranteed lifetime income, there are a number of persistent myths that...
The Benefits Of Phased Retirement
If you’re nearing retirement, but not sure you’re ready to take such a dramatic leap, there’s another option that could work for you....
Are You Sabotaging Your Financial Security In Retirement?
Even if your retirement is a decade away, when it comes to your future financial security, it’s just around the corner. Here are four...
Your Federal Retirement: Perception Versus Reality
Half of the retirees surveyed by EBRI said their overall expenses in retirement are higher than what they expected. Conversely, current...
Options For Paying Off Consumer Debt In Retirement
A previous article covered how Baby Boomers are carrying record-high debt into retirement and ways to pay it off before retiring. But, what...
How To Live Long And Prosper In Retirement
For Star Trek fans, Mr. Spock’s Vulcan blessing, “Live long and prosper,” is a familiar greeting with the best of intentions....
The Pros & Cons Of The FERS Survivor Annuity
When you retire, your FERS annuity (pension) is subject to a number of deductions – from your FEHB and FEDVIP premiums to deductions for...
