Should I Convert to a TSP Life Annuity?
The TSP life annuity is an intriguing option for federal retirees, but is it right for you?
Retirement
Just How Valuable is Your FERS Pension?
How valuable is your pension? The author provides a simple calculation to help illustrate.
Don’t Leave Your Spouse Without Income Before You Retire!
What would happen to your spouse if you were to pass away before retiring from federal service? These are some important considerations.
When Can I Expect to Start Receiving My Pension?
Federal employees could find themselves with a temporary income gap right after they retire. The author says it’s wise to plan ahead.
Fewest Federal Employees Retired in 2020 Than in Last 6 Years
How many federal employees put in their retirement papers in 2020?
Read This Before Taking Social Security at Age 62
At what age should you start drawing Social Security? As the author explains, it’s not a straightforward answer.
2021 Social Security: Please Return to Your Seats and Fasten Seatbelt
The author says that the economic impact of the coronavirus is going to make a dramatic appearance in the next Social Security Trustees report.
More Big Retirement Differences for FERS Special Provision Employees
There are a number of special provisions afforded to certain federal employees under FERS.
4 Good Reasons to Start Social Security Early
Advice abounds as to why one should wait until a later age to take Social Security, but when might one consider taking it as early as possible?
The Big Retirement Differences for FERS Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Air Traffic Controllers
There are special provisions for certain federal employees which can make a big impact on their pensions at retirement.
