Strategies For Managing The TSP Through A Turbulent Market
The stock market was on a tear last year but has become more volatile recently. How do you plan an investment strategy amid the turmoil?
When Does It Make Sense to Get Help With Retirement Planning and Investments?
When does it make sense to work with a financial planner for retirement? The author provides some considerations on when you may or may not want to use one.
10 Questions You Should Ask A Financial Advisor Before Considering Moving Your TSP
If you are thinking of moving funds out of the TSP to invest them with a financial advisor, you need to screen that individual carefully. These are some questions you should ask any prospective candidates.
How To Get Back Into a Hot Stock Market
The stock market has been on a tear, setting numerous record highs in the last several weeks. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, how do you know the best time to get back into the market?
Staying In Your Lane: How To React To Changing Markets In The TSP
In an election cycle, there are always unexpected changes. Many federal employees ask about making changes in their TSP to take advantage of the situation. The author provides some suggestions to help keep your retirement plan on track.
Constructing a Retirement Income Plan
The author outlines some of the most crucial sources of retirement income for federal employees.
Life Insurance and the FEGLI Open Season
Should you take advantage of the upcoming FEGLI open season? The open season is an excellent reminder for everyone to re-evaluate their situation and make sure they are properly covered.
How Much Do You Need in Your TSP to Retire?
The TSP is a major component of the federal retirement system, but too often, the author says that it becomes the only factor for would be retirees. He explains why striving for some sort of “magic number” in your TSP account can be a bottleneck in reaching your retirement goals.
How To Tell If You Are Getting Bad Advice About Your TSP
Your savings inside of the Thrift Savings Plan that you worked so hard throughout your federal career to accumulate are a large component of providing income in retirement. It is important, therefore, to make sure you make the right choices with regards to preserving these funds. The author provides some advice for federal employees on different ways to determine what constitutes good and bad advice as it relates to their savings inside of the TSP.
Beyond the Numbers; Are You Ready to Retire?
Are you ready to retire? Many federal employees are now eligible for retirement, but still continue to work. The author goes over some important considerations federal workers should keep in mind as they ponder whether or not it is time to leave the workplace for good.
