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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. Both are designed to help cover your healthcare costs and needs. In the past Federal Employees have often been...
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 variables and can be set up in a wide variety of ways. Similar to a 401k plan, your TSP is truly the only part of your...
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 your retirement income, along with your monthly annuity and your Thrift Savings Plan. Understanding how Social Security...
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 fall under either the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The...
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 receive while retired? What paperwork do I need to fill out? Who can help me? Is there anyone who can do it all? United...
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 you have when building your balance. The agency will match a portion of your TSP contributions with the percentage...
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 how it differs from Traditional TSP and if it could be a part of their retirement plan. In today’s article, we’ll look...
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, level premiums for life, the ability to accumulate cash value, and living benefits. Some Whole Life Policies are...
How To Take Control of Your Budget in 2021
By: Ryan Boggus Have you ever taken a look at your bank account and thought, “Where does it all go?!” If so, you are not alone. Most of us never take the time to create a budget or track our spending habits. This can lead to credit card debt, financial penalties,...
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