Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.
Social Security
Fertility Breeds Instability for Social Security
The author says that falling fertility rates may put further financial strain on Social Security.
The Only Way That Social Security Pays Retirees Nothing
Pretending that Social Security will pay everyone if people want to opt-out will insure that it eventually pays no one.
Social Security’s New Day of Reckoning
The author says that the “day of reckoning” for Social Security is likely to come sooner than previously thought.
3 Social Security Questions
Social Security is a key part of your federal retirement benefits. These are three important things to know about it.
Is the Social Security Trust Fund Real?
The author analyzes the debate over the existence of the Social Security Trust Fund.
Myths About Taxes Federal Employees Face in Retirement
Federal employees under FERS may not realize it, but they will have taxes on at least some of their retirement income during their golden years.
What Does the 2020 Trustees Report Really Say About Social Security?
The 2020 Trustees report for Social Security has been issued, but the author says it has little value in the current economic conditions.
Which States Tax Social Security Benefits?
A new report analyzes how each state taxes (or does not tax) Social Security income.
Retiring This Year? Here is a Preretirement Checklist
If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.
