Don’t Assume Your Tax Bracket Will Be Lower In Retirement
If you assume you’ll be in a lower tax bracket when you retire from federal service you’re really dropping the ball. Especially if the...
Do You Really Need $1-Million For Retirement?
When it comes to determining how much savings you’ll need for a financially-secure retirement, everyone seems to have a different...
Why Your Income Taxes May Be Higher In Retirement
Fifty years ago, retirement planning was fairly straightforward and the majority of retirees ended up in a lower income tax bracket than...
Tips For Managing Your 3 Streams Of Federal Retirement Income
As a FERS participant, you can retire relatively young with a full, immediate FERS pension (annuity) and you’re eligible for Social...
5 Helpful Tips For Relocating In Retirement
Whether you’re thinking about moving across town, across the country, or across the pond when you retire, relocating in retirement is a...
The Rule Of 55 For TSP Withdrawals
As you know, if you take an in-service withdrawal from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you’re younger than 59½, you’re subject to...
5 Common Blind Spots In Your FERS Retirement Plan
As you know, it’s important to be aware of blind spots when you’re driving otherwise you may suffer serious consequences. The same...
Social Security Strategies For Single Retirees
If you’re single due to a divorce or the death of a spouse, or if you’ve never been married, filing for Social Security isn’t as...
Differences Between The FERS Supplement & The FERS Bonus
Under FERS, you can retire with an immediate annuity at your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of creditable service. Depending on...
How Much Does Uncle Sam Contribute To Your Retirement Benefits?
When it comes to retirement benefits, very few Americans working in the private sector are covered by a defined-benefit plan like your...
