https://youtu.be/jvIXyep8t8c Question I am planning on retiring in about five years. It is my intent to take a reduced annuity to ensure a survivor benefit for my spouse in case I should die first. I hit a deer earlier this week and it made me wonder what happened to my Read more…
https://youtu.be/BTP2HsyQr2I I spoke to a federal employee last week who just attended a 55-years-of-service party for a coworker. 55 years of service!! I almost couldn’t believe it. I didn’t know if I should be impressed or just feel sorry for the guy. After all, once he Read more…
https://youtu.be/ZLOaSYLukmI Are you eligible to retire? TSP In Order? SF-50’s good? FEHB? Can you afford to retire?
https://youtu.be/48RrzNxUJ1A Some things in life come with second chances. It’s a good thing as we all make mistakes. But other things (especially retirement things) have no do-overs. These are the sort of things that we get right the first time.
https://youtu.be/xvBgNzChfJk I hate to be the guy with bad news but you need to know. After paying into the Social Security system your entire life you are (most likely) going to have to give some back in taxes. But I also have good news. Here are 5 ways Read more…
https://youtu.be/0r-TPOeqL98 I’m sure you heard the federal government is suspending the G Fund. But it isn’t near as bad as it sounds (for now). This week’s video walks you through what is actually happening.
https://youtu.be/3ZlQ5LIkx20 If you have any money left over when you die then you did something wrong. It means that you wasted months if not years of your life working for nothing. Die With Zero Sounds pretty extreme, right? I thought the same thing the first time Read more…
Well, it’s all changing. Just as you get used to the rules of the game, the rules change. On December 29th, 2022 the Secure Act 2.0 passed and it is chock-full of changes that affect federal employees. Here are the biggest changes you need to know. Things Are Brand New Read more…
https://youtu.be/hcPkOB8-qfk The TSP Annuity sounds great on paper. A guaranteed monthly income for the rest of your life regardless of what the market does. Wow! Sign me up! I wish it was that simple. Long story short: 99% of federal employees should not get a TSP annuity. Here’s Read more…
https://youtu.be/vsDTBCHk6zA Thinking about retiring from the federal government in 2023? If so, congrats! Retirement is a big step. But before you finalize your plans, here are the things you need to know. Are You Eligible For all Your Benefits? You can leave government employment at any Read more…
