Wizard of Odds
Many federal employees may be wondering, “How do I protect my savings in the TSP and get a better return?” The author offers some likely scenarios for the near future, but cautions there are no foregone conclusions.
Author: Ann Werts
The TSP Two-Step
The author outlines some methods you can use to determine if the upcoming Roth TSP option is right for you and your situation.
Magic 8 Ball 2012: Should I Retire This Year?
What can federal employees expect in 2012? While no one can know for sure, the author offers some considerations you can take into account to help you be prepared for whatever the future brings.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Federal employees are often being asked to do more work without any more reward. A common lament is that the work keeps piling up as more employees leave, and it just isn’t worth it if retirement benefits are going to be re-structured, on top of it. The author offers some tips to see if retiring earlier is worth doing.
Winning the Lottery Is NOT a Retirement Plan – Part 2
Winning the lottery just may be the key to a successful retirement, depending on how you define “lottery.”
Defensive Driving on Federal Highways
When you learned to drive, you were taught to be on the lookout for others on the road including cars, bicyclists, small children and pets. What does driving have to do with your federal benefits? The same principles you learned as a new driver can help you navigate your federal career.
We Gotta Get Out of This Place
The author poses the question, with all the noise around shrinking government and making federal employees out to be the “bad” guys, what would the real effects of some of the current proposals be?
5 Things To Like About Pension Max
A properly implemented insurance plan can save you money, provide flexibility and give you control of that survivorship benefit.
Defying Gravity: How You Can Control the Increasing Costs of Healthcare
The average FEHB premium will increase 7.2% this year. What can you do to create your own gravity and hold your health care costs down?
Unlocking A Winning Combination For Your Thrift Savings Plan
A split income strategy is built by diversifying your assets over time. This can be done with your TSP.
