Should I Buy Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance?
This is a question that the majority of people over the age of 60 consider, especially as they get close to retirement. Statistics show that long-term care should be a concern for everyone
Don't Wait Until 72 to Access TSP
The TSP is designed to make up one third of federal employee’s retirement income, but taking money out of it can be a tough decision. One of the most common distribution strategies I have heard is
Federal Retirement Mistakes
Retirement is a goal that most of us aspire to. Even though retirement is often thought of as an ending, it is more of a beginning event
Do This Before Maxing Your TSP
Contributing money to your Thrift Savings Plan is a good thing, actually a great thing! But there is one account that should
3 Essential Tax Planning Strategies for Federal Retirees
There is an old saying that claims, “It’s not how much you make that’s the most important, but how much you keep.” Uncle Sam does his best to take at least a portion of everything we make. It is up to us to understand tax laws and retain as much as possible.
Don't Get Bernied!
There has always been a lot of discussion about whether or not it’s worth it to work with an advisor. If you have considered working with an advisor, you have probably thought of this question: “how do I know you aren’t a Bernie Madoff?”
The Problem With Having No Life Insurance
Life insurance tends to be a touchy subject. Some people don’t want to discuss death and others just “don’t believe in insurance.”
13 Lesser Known Social Security Facts Every Pre-Retiree Should Know
The Federal Retirement System is meant to be a three part system comprised of the FERS Annuity, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Because Social Security makes up 1/3 of the federal retirement program, it’s important to understand the
Three Things to do With Cash During Quarantine
The nation’s current state is one most of us have never experienced. The majority of the nation has been shut down in response to a global pandemic with severe and changing consequences. One of the most notable consequences is that most federal employees
Reduce Taxes on Inherited IRAs
I was in the process of writing an article on handling inherited IRAs when Congress passed the SECURE Act and changed everything. But while things have certainly changed
Smart Actions in a Market Downturn
A market downturn, or bear market, can be scary for even the most seasoned investors. Investors can easily run through a rollercoaster of emotions--from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows
Move to the G Fund
What should a federal employee do with their Thrift Savings Plan when the market is going down like it has been?