Prepping for Retirement and Beyond
Ideally, preparing for retirement should begin the day you’re hired. By contributing enough to get the full 5% from your agency, you are...
Social Security Filing Strategies for Couples
When married couples plan to claim Social Security benefits, several strategies can maximize their benefits based on their financial...
Determining your “Magic Number”
A new study shows that Americans have lowered their “magic number,” the amount of money they believe they need to retire comfortably,...
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...
