Who Will Be the Biggest Beneficiary of My TSP Account?
A substantial portion of your TSP account can be lost to taxes if the funds are not distributed to your beneficiaries correctly upon your passing.
Tom Walker
Aging Gracefully: A Look at Today’s LTC Solutions
Long-term care costs can quickly devour your retirement nest egg. These are some alternative strategies for addressing LTC needs later in life.
The Roth TSP and Other Forms of ‘Tax Insurance’
The author says taxes could rise in the future, making traditional tax planning strategies less effective.
Surviving Spouse Benefit: What Kind of Income Would Your Spouse Like?
The author says that federal retirees can wind up paying more taxes than they have to due to misunderstanding available survivor benefit options.
TSP G Fund: ‘Safe’ Is Not ‘Without Risk’
The G Fund is considered the safest of the TSP funds, but being “safe” does not mean there are no risks of losing money.
Your Thrift Spending Plan: Retirement Income Strategies
When you reach retirement, you need to plan for how much you can withdraw and spend from your nest egg. The author discusses two strategies.
Market Volatility and Sequence of Returns Risk
Are you familiar with Sequence of Returns Risk? It can have a significant impact on your financial plan as you near retirement.
Pros and Cons of the (Antiquated) TSP Annuity
The TSP offers an annuity to guarantee income for life, but the author says it is an antiquated when compared with more flexible ones available elsewhere.
Taxes Are Temporarily ‘On Sale’ – Are You Taking Advantage?
With federal spending rising, future individual tax rates are expected to be higher. The author describes options for offsetting this potential tax burden.
Maximized Pension vs Survivor Protection: A Fresh Take on an Age Old Debate
Is the Surviving Spouse Benefit a good buy for federal employees? Here are some considerations.
