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...
Timing Your FERS Retirement: Age 60 Or Age 62?
Deciding on when to retire from your federal career is a huge decision that can affect the amount of the monthly FERS pension (annuity) for...
2025 Social Security Payroll Tax Limit Increase
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Set by the...
The 2025 Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment (COLA)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Based on the increase in the Consumer...
Does The Social Security Earnings Test Include Your TSP Distributions?
As you know, if you file for Social Security before your Normal Retirement Age (NRA) and continue to work, you’ll be subject to an...
