Brandon Christy

Brandon Christy, CPA, PFS, is the founder and president of Retirement Benefits Institute, Inc. He is an established leader in contracted federal retirement benefits education, and his company has trained over 10,000 federal employees to help them gain clarity and confidence in retirement.

Can I Leave a Survivor Benefit to Someone Other Than My Current Spouse?

By Brandon ChristyApril 8, 2021 9:23 AM

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Under what circumstances can a federal employee leave a survivor benefit to someone other than a current spouse and how does it impact the annuity payment?

What Happens to My TSP When I Die?

By Brandon ChristyMarch 4, 2021 11:31 AM

How is your TSP account handled after you pass away? Filling out this one form is very important to ensure it is handled according to your wishes.

Four Foundational Financial Principles

By Brandon ChristyFebruary 16, 2021 2:51 PM

These are four principles that will serve federal employees well when planning for retirement.

Common Retirement Myths Exposed

By Brandon ChristyFebruary 9, 2021 3:14 PM

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These are three common retirement myths that federal employees need to be aware of.

Should I Convert to a TSP Life Annuity?

By Brandon ChristyJanuary 13, 2021 11:33 AM

The TSP life annuity is an intriguing option for federal retirees, but is it right for you?

Federal Guide to TSP Loans

By Brandon ChristyUpdated: December 12, 2020 4:27 PM

How do TSP loans work? Here is an overview of the process.

When is the Best Day for a Federal Employee to Retire?

By Brandon ChristyUpdated: December 12, 2020 4:28 PM

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These are some considerations for federal employees when choosing a date to retire from federal service.

Retirement for Federal Employee Couples

By Brandon ChristyNovember 20, 2020 8:48 AM

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When both spouses are federal employees, are there special considerations for carrying FEHB health insurance into retirement?

Downsizing for Retirement

By Brandon ChristyOctober 20, 2020 10:24 AM

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Do you plan on downsizing your home after retiring? These are some considerations in weighing this decision.

Postponed vs. Deferred Annuities Under FERS

By Brandon ChristyUpdated: September 25, 2020 1:46 PM

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What are the differences between deferred and postponed annuities?

Fund	Last	%	YTD
G Fund	$16.5671	0.00%	+0.36%
F Fund	$20.6730	+0.15%	-2.47%
C Fund	$61.8208	-0.68%	+10.57%
S Fund	$80.9492	-1.57%	+9.09%
I Fund	$37.7731	-1.50%	+6.74%
L Income	$22.7551	-0.23%	+2.14%
L 2025	$11.6363	-0.49%	+4.27%
L 2030	$40.8602	-0.64%	+5.37%
L 2035	$12.2467	-0.71%	+5.86%
L 2040	$46.2527	-0.77%	+6.36%
L 2045	$12.6504	-0.83%	+6.77%
L 2050	$27.6692	-0.89%	+7.21%
L 2055	$13.5231	-1.09%	+8.95%
L 2060	$13.5230	-1.09%	+8.95%
L 2065	$13.5229	-1.09%	+8.95%
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