Tom Walker
Tom Walker is a Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant and founder of Walker Capital Preservation Group, Inc. He believes strongly in empowering today's federal employees through benefits education at retirement workshops and through featured publications. He has compiled many greatly informative resources at his website, www.WalkerCPG.com and WalkerCPG Facebook page.
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.
The Decisive Decade: The 10-Years That Will Shape Your Retirement
There is a span of roughly 10 years that largely determines the sustainability of your lifestyle throughout your retirement. Here are tips on how to make the most of the two planning phases that comprise this time period.
Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018
Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.
Timing the FEGLI: When It’s Best To Be Part of and Stand Out From the Masses
Life insurance through FEGLI is a benefit available to federal employees. The author lists some of the pros and cons of this program.
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