https://youtu.be/iqw0mXHOB_8 If you have any unused sick leave on the books when you retire then it can help increase your pension for the rest of your life. But only if some criteria are met. What it Gets You Your pension is based on your high-3 salary, your Read more…
https://youtu.be/FVUMdKjDrfE The Best States to Retire for FERS Retirees in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide Retirement is an exciting phase of life, and for employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), choosing the right state to retire in can significantly impact their financial well-being and overall quality of life. In Read more…
https://youtu.be/JWpk7yqYEDs For federal employees, Social Security is a big deal. It is one the legs of your three-legged income stool in retirement (TSP, Pension, Social Security). And knowing when to file for Social Security is one of the biggest decisions you make in retirement. So it is Read more…
https://youtu.be/GJodW4amK3U Some of your federal benefits are incredible! But I wouldn’t go that far about your Dental/Vision (FEDVIP) insurance. Is it worth having now and into retirement? Or is there a better way? Is It Worth Having At All? In a nutshell, here is how Read more…
https://youtu.be/pW2bz-1Dq5g Over the last few months, I have spoken with dozens of special provision federal employees who were frustrated with how little information was out there about their benefits and retirement. Afterall, the special provision retirement rules differ from the normal system in 5 big ways. The FERS Read more…
https://youtu.be/UtXpsS8mTt8 Getting into the correct TSP L (lifecycle) fund can make or break your retirement. Some L funds are aggressive and some are wildly conservative with many in between. But which is best for you? What L Funds Actually Do Right now there are 10 active Read more…
https://youtu.be/Z9RD1O2_ZUI There is always more time. Until there’s not. You can always make it right. Until you can’t. If you can make it to the end of your life with no regrets, that is a well-lived life. This article is a preemptive strike so that Read more…
https://youtu.be/Yva8tyQ4PxY Your FERS pension is actually pretty simple. There are only 3 things that go into it so if you increase any one of those 3 things then you’ll have more income in retirement. Here are some of the most common strategies to increase your pension. The Read more…
https://youtu.be/a9OgQ0FA7FM Social Security is a very different program from what it once was. The program began in the 1930s when the average life expectancy was 58 for men and 62 for women. And back then, when was the earliest they could start benefits? Age 65. Change is Read more…
https://youtu.be/fpfYs4VpWXk Getting money into your TSP is pretty easy. It simply goes straight out of your paychecks and you don’t have to think about it much. But getting money out of your TSP can be more complicated as it isn’t as familiar and it often has tax implications. Read more…
