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How does the RMD affect leaving my TSP balance to my beneficiaries?
If your goal is to leave your TSP balance to your beneficiaries after you pass away you may be wondering how the Required Minimum Distribution affects their inheritance. Once you reach the age of 72 and are separated from federal service, your Thrift Savings Plan...
Medicare 101
Medicare 101: The Basics Regardless of your Federal Employees’ Health Benefits (FEHB) or Medicare plans, it is important to understand the basics of Medicare. This is not an exhaustive report on how Medicare works. Instead we aim to provide the basic information that...
The Importance of Cancer Insurance
Not only is cancer medically devastating, but it can also create a financial toll that most people are not prepared for. Cancer treatments and care are unbelievably expensive. Many people rely on health insurance, which is designed to cover medical expenses and...
What’s a Safe Alternative to the TSP G Fund?
The G Fund is a popular TSP option since it's a protected account, but there's an alternative that offers good returns as well. A protected account is an investment account that can grow but cannot lose money. The G Fund (the G stands for Government Securities) is the...
Should I use TSP Funds to pay off my home?
Paying off a home is something we all strive to do; however, is it worth it to use funds from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? The short answer is that it depends on your situation. To figure out if it's the right decision for you, you can ask yourself a few questions....
How Does Inflation Impact Life Insurance?
Inflation has been a hot topic lately. One of the most important economic indicators is how the prices of goods and services change over time, also known as the rate of inflation. Over time, your dollar will not stretch as far. Inflation impacts all of your assets,...
Short-Term Disability Insurance vs. Emergency Funds
Did you know that you have a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled sometime in your career according to the Social Security Administration? If you were out of work for an extended amount of time, say three months or more, could your family survive without your paycheck?...
Why Do I Need Dental & Vision Insurance?
Even though open season is over you can still enroll in dental and vision insurance. Looking after your teeth and vision are important aspects of general health, but they're not always covered by standard insurance. Dental and vision insurance plans provide access to...
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 1: "When I retire, my pension will begin right away." Even if you retire at the end of the month, you will have to wait...
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