What You Need To Know If You Retire Abroad
According to the annual Global Retirement Index released by International Living, the lower cost of housing and healthcare are among...
How Your TSP Works When You Separate From Service
You may be surprised to learn it can take up to 30 daysafter the date of your separation for the TSP to receive notice of your retirement...
What Happens When A Spouse Passes Away In Retirement?
Though it’s difficult to think about losing your spouse, you can’t overlook how it may impact the income of the surviving widow or...
TSP Update: Summary Of Current & Upcoming Changes
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE Act 2.0) into...
Estate Planning Is Even More Important For Second Marriages
In a previous article we outlined the reasons why federal workers need an estate plan. Now it’s time to explore all the reasons why...
Are You Letting Retirement Planning Slide Until The Last Minute?
As a FERS participant, you have excellent retirement benefits: two sources of lifetime income from your FERS annuity and Social Security,...
The TSP Life Annuity: Get The Facts Before You Decide
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity is an insurance product from MetLife that offers a different option for taking distributions...
Tips For Tackling The Top 3 Financial Challenges In Retirement
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans between the age 65 and 74, spent an average of $56,435 annually in 2021, while those...
The Pros & Cons Of The Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
In 2012, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) started offering federal employees another option for retirement savings: the Roth TSP. The...
Understanding The Basic Components Of An Estate Plan
Less than 60% of Americans poised to retire have prepared a Will and other estate-planning documents. Some may put it off because it seems...
