Retirement Savings Reach Record Highs in 2024, Gaps In Coverage Remain
A new Fidelity report revealed that Americans are saving more for retirement than ever before. In the first quarter of 2024, the total...
Improving Your Financial Literacy
Is the world of finance complex? Yes. Can it be frustrating to try and navigate? Absolutely. So while it’s always a good idea to have a...
Your Social Security Is A Source Of Guaranteed Income – Don’t Take It For Granted
The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) is known as the 3-Legged Stool. Your FERS pension and TSP are the first two legs. The third...
What You’ll Lose If You Retire From Federal Service Before Age 62
As a FERS participant, with 30 years of creditable service, you can retire with an immediate annuity upon reaching your minimum retirement...
50 Is Nifty When It Comes To Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
A previous article covered the reasons why you shouldn’t wait too long to purchase Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance. However, a recent...
Consider The Advantages Of Purchasing An FIA
For federal workers who have diligently socked away money in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), it’s always a good idea to start...
News Update: TSP Assets Total $845-Billion
Good News – the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) total assets under management (AUM) at the end of 2023 reached $845 billion. This is up from...
What Happens If You File Early For Social Security?
There has been significant concern over news reports stating that Social Security will deplete its surplus by 2035 unless the government...
Where The G Fund Fits In The Bucket Investment Strategy
A solid investment strategy is to allocate your retirement savings into several “buckets,” each designated for different time horizons...
Getting To Know The 4% Rule
If you’ve researched retirement planning, you’ve probably seen articles referencing the 4% rule. This mercifully easy-to-follow and...
