Cuts to Federal Retirement System: Evaded or Merely Postponed?
A budget resolution making cuts to federal pay and benefits recently failed to pass Congress, but it left federal employees wondering what the future may hold.
Author: Randy Silvey
An Ounce of Current Prevention is Worth a Pound of Post-Retirement Cure!
Prevention is often more valuable than a cure. The author explains ways to apply this concept to your retirement planning.
Investment Fraud Warning for Federal Employees!
Recent SEC warnings about fraudsters targeting federal employees may leave you feeling apprehensive about working with financial advisors. These are some tips on how to spot scam artists.
Can Feds Use ‘Retrograde Analysis’ to Pursue Retirement Success?
The author suggests taking a “backwards approach” when it comes to planning for expenses in retirement.
Are CD’s a Good Retirement Investment Choice?
Are CD’s (Certificates of Deposit) a good investment option when planning for retirement?
Is a ‘Herd Mentality’ Damaging Feds’ Retirement Dreams?
If you “follow the herd” when investing, it can potentially lead you astray from reaching your retirement goals. The author explains how this can happen.
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Their Retirement Benefits?
I’m worried about recent proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits. Is there anything federal employees can do to prevent this from happening?
From COLA to Diet COLA: What the Budget Proposal Means for Your Retirement
The author says that the proposed COLA cuts in the White House budget proposal are neither fair nor warranted. He offers a better solution.
Nervous Feds Nearing Retirement Continue to Ask, ‘Am I Invested Correctly?’
I am under FERS and plan to remain in federal service until I get an additional 10% annuity, but am wondering if my TSP funds are invested correctly.
Can Feds Overcome the Political ‘Butterfly Effect’ Impacting Their TSP Savings?
A political event can cause a temporary shake up in the stock market. What does this mean for your TSP account, and how do you know if you are taking the right amount of risk for your personal situation?
