Gone are the days of MASSIVE CSRS pensions. There are only a small percentage of CSRS (the old system) employees left in the government and their HUGE pensions are dying with them. But FERS (the new system) federal employees still have good benefits if you know how to Read more…
We all love experiencing market growth when we are invested in the C, S, and I funds. These funds can be a great tool during your career and retirement. But, can there be danger when investing in these funds? But if you are retiring soon, should you still invest Read more…
The TSP and an IRA are both amazing tools to grow your money. But they are not created equal, especially while you are still working. But which is better at building wealth? Note: This article will focus on TSP vs. IRA while you are working. If you Read more…
There’s a high chance that you are not using the Roth TSP right now. Currently, only 36% of federal employees are using the Roth TSP. Today we’re going to be looking at some of the reasons why federal employees don’t use Roth TSP and some of the benefits that they Read more…
One of the most stressful times in your federal career is when you transition from working to retirement. It’s important to avoid mistakes as you transition. Many federal employees realize they don’t have as much money as they thought they would. In this article we will discuss some things you Read more…
Is your goal for a federal retirement to maintain your current standard of living? What is it going to take to do that? Today, we’ll be talking about your FERS retirement benefits and whether they are enough for your comfort level. Net vs Net Most people have a Read more…
Is investing all your retirement money in the G fund a good idea? When and how much can I withdraw from the TSP and not run out of money in retirement? Should I put all my TSP money in a TSP annuity? In this article, we will Read more…
There is More to a Happy Retirement Than Money When you discuss preparing for retirement, most of us automatically think about accumulating lots of money so we can financially do whatever we want during retirement. While it is true that having sufficient money during retirement is important, there are other Read more…
The TSP can be a great tool for retired federal employees. But, if not used in the right way, you can quickly lose everything you’ve worked so hard for. In this article we are going to look at a few ways federal employees can lose money very quickly in the Read more…
Your TSP Account is Generally Protected The TSP provides protection in the cases of lawsuits and bankruptcy. The funds in your account are held in trust for you by the TSP and are protected from the claims of creditors by a law which provides that these funds may not be Read more…
