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How to Never Run Out of Money in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 15, 2024 8:43 AM | Updated: May 24, 2024 2:53 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are 3 common strategies for determining how much you can spend in retirement.

Can You Retire With $500k in Your TSP Account?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 27, 2024 9:11 AM | Updated: May 24, 2024 2:54 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Can a federal employee retire with $500,000 saved in the TSP? Here are some considerations.

How Much Income Will Your FERS Pension Replace?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzNov 7, 2023 8:15 AM | Updated: May 24, 2024 2:58 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The FERS annuity is an important part of a federal employee’s retirement income, but there are other factors that must be considered.

Can You Retire With Only $400k in Your TSP Account?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 19, 2023 9:20 AM | Updated: May 24, 2024 2:55 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How much money do you need in your TSP account to retire? This detailed example can help federal employees determine what is necessary for their situations.

How to Make Your TSP Last

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 17, 2023 8:53 AM | Updated: May 24, 2024 2:56 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are two things that federal employees have within their control to help make their TSP accounts last throughout retirement.

What’s Wrong With the 4% Rule?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJan 13, 2022 9:56 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 4% rule is a common spending strategy in retirement. Although very popular, the author says there are some flaws with it.

How Do I Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 18, 2021 7:01 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How can you avoid running out of money in retirement? These are some withdrawal strategies for your TSP to ensure you don’t.

How Do Your TSP Retirement Savings Compare to Private Sector Employees?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 11, 2021 9:22 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How much do you need to have in your TSP to retire, and how do your total TSP savings compare to private sector employees?

The Big Problem with the 4% Rule

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 4, 2021 2:29 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 4% rule is a very common strategy for taking income during retirement. The author highlights some risk factors to be aware of with this strategy.

Just How Valuable is Your FERS Pension?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJan 12, 2021 7:48 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How valuable is your pension? The author provides a simple calculation to help illustrate.

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