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The Five Biggest Myths about Federal Retirement
The retirement process may be one of the most confusing aspects of federal employment. Here are some common myths regarding federal retirement. MYTH...
Using the GRB Platform to Complete Your Retirement Process
If you’re planning to retire from federal service soon, the Government Retirement and Benefits (GRB) Platform is a great tool that may allow you to...
What Happens If I Retire Early?
Early Retirement, Deferred Retirement, Postponed Retirement, and Disability Retirement Life happens - maybe you intended to be a federal employee...
Legacy Planning: The Fifth Piece of the Retirement Puzzle
As a Federal Employee you have earned and created many benefits. If or when you pass away some of the benefits are designed to take care of your...
FEHB & Medicare: The Fourth Piece of the Retirement Benefit Puzzle
FEHB & Medicare Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare work together to form a crucial piece of your retirement benefits puzzle....
Thrift Savings Plan: The Third Piece in the Retirement Benefits Puzzle
Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will generally be used as a third source of income after Social Security and your pension. The TSP has the most...
Understanding Social Security for Federal Employees: The Second Piece of the Retirement Puzzle
Social Security is a fundamental piece of your retirement income puzzle. It is a guaranteed lifetime payment, and one of three payments that make up...
FERS & CSRS Monthly Annuities: The First Puzzle Piece of the Retirement Benefits Puzzle
Monthly Annuities Your pension, also called a monthly annuity, is the fundamental basis for your overall retirement income. Most federal employees...
The Retirement Benefits Puzzle
We all look forward to our retirement, but as we approach our last day of work anxiety kicks in. Can I afford to retire? How much money will I...
How Thrift Savings Plan Matching Works
Are you taking advantage of Thrift Savings Plan matching? For FERS employees, the matching inside the Thrift Savings Plan is the greatest advantage...
What is the difference between Traditional TSP & ROTH TSP?
Although the ROTH option has been available in the Thrift Savings Plan since 2012, I’ve found that most federal employees do not understand...
Understanding the Basics of Whole Life Insurance
When it comes to protecting your family with life insurance, many people turn to Whole Life policies for their unique features such as consistent,...
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