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Have Fun With Your Savings and Spending

I’m not talking about spending wildly, in fact, quite the opposite. I am one of

It Pays to Know the FAFSA

The time has come for college bound families to fill out the FAFSA again. Students

Should You Withdraw 4% From Your TSP?

One huge decision new retirees have to make is how much they will withdraw from

The Good and Bad of Lifecycle Funds

Lifecycle funds were introduced to federal employees in 2005. They use a mix of the

Jackpot = Having 2 Kids in College

Having two kids in college at the same time is a financial burden that many

Credit Card Debt and a Good TSP Loan

I wrote a previous article that discussed reasons not to take a Thrift Savings Plan

Options for College Savings Accounts

One thought that many young parents ponder on is how to pay for their kids'

Stop Cleaning Your Car

Fast forward many years later, and I still have a tendency to do things myself.

Five Common Mistakes Retirees Make

Retirement is a goal that most of us aspire to. Even though retirement is often

Avoid Parent Plus Loans

Most families I work with want to help their kids pay for college, and with

Four Reasons Not to Take a TSP Loan

Taking a loan against your TSP has become a common practice with federal employees. Even

How to Make an Extra 90k

Retirement and financial planning are all about being as efficient as possible with our money.