Retirement Planning Is A Challenge For The Sandwich Generation
If you’re age 40 to 59, and providing monetary support for your parents and children, you’re considered part of The Sandwich...
New Study Shows Boomers & Gen X Aren’t Saving Enough For Emergencies
Expensive car repairs. Medical care that’s not covered by your FEHB plan. Helping a family member with a financial need. Any number of...
Can A “Grey Divorce” Threaten Your Federal Retirement?
Over the last decade, divorce among couples in their 50s is increasingly on the rise. This growing trend has come to be known as...
5 Potential Gaps You May Have In Your Retirement Plan
You may think you have all the bases covered with your current retirement plan. Then again, if you have one or more of these blind spots,...
Spousal Survivor Benefits: FERS, Social Security & The TSP
When planning your FERS retirement, calculating your surviving spouse’s income after you pass away is a crucial component of your...
Are You Headed Into Retirement With A TSP Loan?
There are a number of reasons why taking out a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Loan may seem attractive to federal employees. With interest rates...
Have You Saved Enough For A Very Long Retirement?
A survey conducted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) revealed a number of interesting viewpoints on this topic...
Reasons To Avoid Taking A TSP Loan
What is your highest value, financial asset right now? If you crunch the numbers, you’ll likely find that the balance of your Thrift...
Spreading Out Taxes On TSP Distributions Before RMDs Kick In
It’s a fact — your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) will increase if you maintain high tax-deferred balances in your...
3 Potential Drawbacks To Retiring Early
There’s a new movement in retirement planning called F.I.R.E. It stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” It’s based on a...
