Just How Valuable is Your FERS Pension?
How valuable is your pension? The author provides a simple calculation to help illustrate.
Dallen Haws
Don’t Leave Your Spouse Without Income Before You Retire!
What would happen to your spouse if you were to pass away before retiring from federal service? These are some important considerations.
When Can I Expect to Start Receiving My Pension?
Federal employees could find themselves with a temporary income gap right after they retire. The author says it’s wise to plan ahead.
Why Financial Advisors Shouldn’t Tell You How to Invest in the TSP
Is there a way that all federal employees should invest in the TSP? The author illustrates why the answer to this is not so simple.
Read This Before Taking Social Security at Age 62
At what age should you start drawing Social Security? As the author explains, it’s not a straightforward answer.
Are There Times You Shouldn’t Use the Roth TSP?
What are the scenarios under which federal employees should and should not use the Roth TSP? Here are some considerations.
More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees
There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.
4 Good Reasons to Start Social Security Early
Advice abounds as to why one should wait until a later age to take Social Security, but when might one consider taking it as early as possible?
Which TSP L Fund is the Best?
The author looks at the pros and cons of the Thrift Savings Plan L Funds.
The Big Retirement Differences for FERS Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Air Traffic Controllers
There are special provisions for certain federal employees which can make a big impact on their pensions at retirement.
