Tax Planning Mistakes That Can Impact Your Retirement
If Congress doesn’t extend the Trump Tax Cuts (TCJA) for individual taxpayers, federal retirees and pre-retirees will likely be paying...
The Danger Of A Retirement Income Gap
Stock market volatility. A sudden spike in the inflation rate. Healthcare expenses that are not covered by FFEBA or Medicare insurance....
It’s Never Too Late To Start Saving More For Retirement
Recent reports show that 2023 stock gains have helped to grow the average federal worker’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account to $175,000....
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Paying off your mortgage before retirement can be an excellent way to help ensure you won’t outlive your nest egg. Then again, it’s...
3 Good Reasons FERS Retirees Should File For Social Security At Age 70
Private sector workers have only one source of guaranteed income when they retire: their Social Security benefit. As a federal employee...
Have You Made Unrealistic Assumptions About Your Retirement?
In 2024, over 12,000 Baby Boomers will turn age 65 each and every day of the year. With a significant number of Americans currently...
Common Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Mistakes To Avoid
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers an outstanding opportunity to lay a strong foundation for financial security in retirement. Structured...
Don’t Wait Too Long To Buy LTC Insurance
Surveys show approximately 90% of Americans don’t have long-term care (LTC) insurance even though statistics indicate 68% of people who...
Estate Planning For Single Federal Workers
If you’re widowed, divorced or single, having an estate plan is important especially if you don’t have any children. If you’re single...
Have You Prepared For When You Or Your Spouse Die?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 60% of married couples have a two-income household. If this describes you...
