Federal Retirement: The TSP’s Role
Federal employees approaching retirement rely on a three-legged stool: their annuity (pension), Social Security, and the Thrift Savings...
Social Security Fairness Act – What’s Next?
On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law. This Act eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision and...
Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act To Repeal The WEP & GPO Provisions
For decades, legislation has been introduced with each new Congress calling for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
Social Security Fairness Act
On November 19th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act. The goal of this legislation is to remove two...
Salvaging the Future of Social Security
News reports abound with dire forecasts for the future of Social Security. With trust fund reserves projected to run out by 2035, many wary...
Working Longer Can Protect Your Financial Security In Retirement
According to the Social Security Administration, one in four people turning age 65 today will live to 90. Ask yourself this: will you have...
The Late Saver’s Guide To Building A Nest Egg
Just because you’ve gotten a late start on saving for retirement doesn’t mean you can’t build a healthy nest egg. Here are some...
Pitfalls To Avoid After You Retire From Your Federal Career
Once you retire from your federal career, it may feel like you’ve already done all the hard work required to ensure a financially secure...
Understanding Income Taxes On Other Types Of Retirement Income
If you’ve been doing your research you already know up to 90% of your FERS annuity is taxable as income and 50% to 85% of your Social...
If You Want To Retire Soon, It’s Time To Do The Math
Planning to retire soon? It isn’t just a matter of picking a date and filling out your federal retirement application. Before you make...
