The Downside Of The 4% Withdrawal Rule
Though the 4% rule has been around for decades, in recent years a good number of financial experts have come to believe it’s outdated....
A Reality Check For Gen X Pre-Retirees Working For Uncle Sam
If you’re among the estimated 65 million Generation X Americans born in 1965 through 1981, your financial security in retirement may be...
How The TSP Works Upon Your Separation From Service
Did you know that you can complete most TSP transactions entirely online when you log in to My Account? There you’ll find tools and...
Are You Sabotaging Your Financial Security In Retirement?
Even if your retirement is a decade away, when it comes to your future financial security, it’s just around the corner. Here are four...
Does Your Retirement Plan Provide Enough Income For Your Widow or Widower?
After a long career working for Uncle Sam, your retirement benefits are likely the best in the country. You’ll receive guaranteed income...
Options For Paying Off Consumer Debt In Retirement
A previous article covered how Baby Boomers are carrying record-high debt into retirement and ways to pay it off before retiring. But, what...
How To Live Long And Prosper In Retirement
For Star Trek fans, Mr. Spock’s Vulcan blessing, “Live long and prosper,” is a familiar greeting with the best of intentions....
The Oldest of Generation X Turn Age 59½ in 2024
Gen Xers born in 1965 are the oldest of their cohort with many turning age 59½ in 2024. As you know, this is the age when you can start...
If You Think Estate Planning Is Just For The Rich And Famous, Think Again
You may think only multi-millionaires with yachts and mansions need an estate plan but you’re wrong. Many federal employees acquire...
What You Need To Know About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Some federal retirees delay taking distributions from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) because they’re working in the private sector or...
