FEDVIP stands for Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The government’s FEDVIP program is not like the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. FEHB is a great deal for 99% of employees while dental/vision is not near as clean cut. Some Feds do not need dental/vision coverage while for Read more…
I love the TSP! It is an incredible wealth-building tool. But it is not perfect, especially in retirement. While the TSP has become much more flexible over the years it still has a long way to go. Here are 5 things that the TSP doesn’t allow but Read more…
Let cut right to the chase. Here are the best dates to retire in the year 2025: January 11, 2025 May 31, 2025 October 31, 2025 December 31, 2025 January 10, 2026 But why are these the best? Let’s go over the biggest factors you need to consider when picking Read more…
While working for the federal government, the TSP is an important part of preparing for your retirement from federal service. Between government matching contributions (up to 5% of salary) and low-cost investment options, the TSP is a no-brainer while still working for the federal government. Once you retire, you can Read more…
HR pension estimates are one of the most important documents that help you make sure you’re prepared for retirement. However, it is very common for these estimates to have mistakes. When federal employees rely on these estimates without checking them, they can run into big problems down the Read more…
Designated Beneficiaries The simplest way to specify who will receive a specific asset after your death is to add designated beneficiaries on that asset. These assets could include bank accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, annuities, pensions plans, trusts, real estate, etc. The designated beneficiary will normally gain Read more…
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…
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…
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…
