How To Avoid Running Out Of Money In Retirement
Survey after survey shows that the top concern for working Americans is running out of money in retirement. In fact, for those close to...
Social Security 101 – Let’s Review The Basics
A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® sheds light on the gaps in our understanding of Social Security. For instance,...
Takeaways From The 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS)
In case you missed it, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) released the findings of the 34th annual RCS. According to EBRI,...
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 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...
Will Social Security Raise The Full Retirement Age From 67 To 70?
You’ve likely read the headlines about the Social Security Board Of Trustees announcing the program’s cash reserves are projected to...
The Estimated 2025 Social Security COLA Has Risen to 3.2%
As inflation continues to hover around 3%, the latest estimate for the 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is now up to...
Why DIY Retirement Planning May Not Work For Feds
Since your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provide three streams of retirement income, you may be...
Will Staying In Your Home Be A Burden In Retirement?
Determining if your home will be a financial burden in retirement depends on two factors: the amount of your income when you’re no longer...
The TSP Retirement Income Modeler & Other Online Calculators
Planning your federal retirement requires getting a good estimate of the income you can count on once you separate from service. Here are...
