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Buying a House as a FERS Retiree

Buying a House as a FERS Retiree

It’s not uncommon for a federal employee to retire and buy a house later. I have consulted on this topic three times in just the ...
Considerations When Purchasing a Home

Considerations When Purchasing a Home

Home purchases are arguably the biggest purchase we will make in our lifetime. It is very common for a young physician coming out of residency ...
Should a Federal Employee Pay Off Their House?

Should a Federal Employee Pay Off Their House?

The question of paying off your house or not is one that seems to be a constant debate among people approaching retirement. In fact, it’s ...
Is Dave Ramsey Right?

Is Dave Ramsey Right?

Dave Ramsey is a household name when it comes to teaching finance. He gives a lot of advice on various financial topics, but should we ...
Have Fun With Your Savings and Spending

Have Fun With Your Savings and Spending

I’m not talking about spending wildly, in fact, quite the opposite. I am one of those weird people that gets enjoyment out of getting a ...
Credit Card Debt and a Good TSP Loan

Credit Card Debt and a Good TSP Loan

I wrote a previous article that discussed reasons not to take a Thrift Savings Plan (or 401k) loan. Even though I am generally against taking ...
Why You Should Consider Paying Cash For Your Vehicles

You Should Pay Cash For Your Car

The majority of people I know don’t even consider paying cash for a vehicle, they only consider how much their monthly payment will be. In ...