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/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…
https://youtu.be/K3NN-U3r8zY It turns out that 67% of America does a lot of things like… 67% of Americans use Social Media. 67% of Americans own a pet. 67% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. 67% of Americans eat chocolate on Valentines day. Also, 67% of Americans don’t have Read more…
https://youtu.be/3YiF1NOX5Io We’ve all heard it. There is nothing we can do to avoid death and taxes. But is that really true? When it comes to death, I have nothing for you. I have not yet found the fountain of youth but I’ll keep you posted. But Read more…
https://youtu.be/O0CAfLKsnK4 Yep, you heard right. Your FEHB (your federal health insurance) plan may pay a good chunk of your Medicare premiums once you turn 65 (or retire, whichever is later). But not all plans do. Medicare 101 And before I talk about what plans will pay for Read more…
https://youtu.be/YinrPTOQ67E Doubling your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) is simple but not always easy. Only two things are required: Time and a good investment strategy. This article will show you exactly how to put both of these things to work for you. What if I Don’t Have Time? Read more…
