Author: Francis Xavier (FX) Bergmeister

Francis Xavier (FX) Bergmeister retired from the USMC and the F.B.I. Consider following him on LinkedIn as he shares articles from others about retirement and other financial topics. He also provides retirement seminars thru Federal Career Experts.

Beneficiary Forms Serve an Important Role in Your Estate Planning

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 21, 2024 2:41 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Beneficiary designations on a TSP account offer a lot of flexibility to federal employees in their estate planning.

TSP Catch-Up Contributions and Your 50th Birthday

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 4, 2024 7:37 AM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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January in the year they turn 50 is when federal employees can begin taking advantage of catch-up contributions in the TSP.

Your Advantage Against Professional Investors

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFeb 6, 2024 1:05 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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Federal employees investing in the TSP have an important advantage over professional investors.

A New TSP Asset Allocation Quilt Chart for 2024

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJan 23, 2024 8:21 AM | Updated: Jan 7, 2025 4:08 PM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

This colorful chart is a visual aid to help federal employees diversify their TSP investments for retirement.

The SECURE Act 2.0 and the TSP

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJan 17, 2024 1:33 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees and retirees should stay tuned for how the TSP will accomplish its implementation of the SECURE Act 2.0.

43 Reasons to Retire

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterDec 13, 2023 2:54 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If you are considering retiring soon, these are some differing opinions on why you may want to retire sooner rather than later.

Tax Diversification in Your TSP

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterDec 5, 2023 9:16 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are some tips for how federal employees can begin investing in the Roth TSP.

Before You File Your Taxes, Think About an IRA Contribution

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterNov 21, 2023 12:50 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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IRAs offer benefits that set them apart from qualified employer sponsored retirement plans such as the TSP.

A Healthcare Roadmap for Federal Retirees

By Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOct 25, 2023 10:04 AM | Updated: Nov 10, 2023 4:57 PM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

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What health insurance options are available to federal retirees?

Fund	Last	%	YTD
G Fund	$19.0824	+0.01%	+1.75%
F Fund	$19.7791	+0.10%	+1.54%
C Fund	$92.1562	-0.66%	-0.83%
S Fund	$86.0452	-0.41%	-4.55%
I Fund	$47.6353	+0.43%	+13.70%
L Income	$27.3934	-0.05%	+2.44%
L 2025	$14.0961	-0.06%	+2.43%
L 2030	$52.0100	-0.14%	+3.10%
L 2035	$15.6903	-0.15%	+3.19%
L 2040	$59.6770	-0.17%	+3.28%
L 2045	$16.3990	-0.18%	+3.34%
L 2050	$36.0854	-0.19%	+3.41%
L 2055	$18.2150	-0.24%	+3.59%
L 2060	$18.2126	-0.24%	+3.59%
L 2065	$18.2101	-0.24%	+3.59%
L 2070	$10.7927	-0.24%	+3.61%
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