Is Phased Retirement Right For You?
Is phased retirement right for you? Here is an overview of how the program works.
Dallen Haws
Do I Have Enough in My TSP Account?
Will you have enough money when you reach retirement? The author says the answer is different for everyone and provides some important planning tips to consider.
What Withdrawal Options Are Available for the TSP?
The TSP Modernization Act has made it much easier for federal employees to make withdrawals from their TSP accounts.
Last Minute Cramming Won’t Get You to Retirement
Having a dream for what you want your retirement to be can help motivate you to plan far enough in advance to achieve it.
Will I Run Out of Money in Retirement?
Having enough saved for retirement is a concern of many federal employees. One pitfall to watch for is the time between retiring and starting Social Security.
Annual Pay Raise vs. COLA: How Are They Different?
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between a COLA for federal retirees and a pay raise for federal employees. Here is a summary of the differences.
What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.
Greed, Fear, and Your TSP Account
Stock market volatility can cause people to go to extremes in their investing. The author discusses what this means for federal employees and their TSP accounts.
The Worst Way to Save $80,000
Is “market timing” with your TSP a good strategy? Even if you have occasional success, the author points out that there are still big downsides.
