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3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzJuly 21, 2020 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.

Critical Steps to Take at Least 5 Years Before Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 20, 2020 7:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some important retirement planning steps for federal employees to take at least 5 years before leaving the office for the last time.

Fertility Breeds Instability for Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJuly 2, 2020 8:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that falling fertility rates may put further financial strain on Social Security.

The Only Way That Social Security Pays Retirees Nothing

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJune 10, 2020 11:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Two red dice sitting on a tear out of a headline that reads 'Will Your Social Security Be Enough?'

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

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 26, 2020 12:14 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the “day of reckoning” for Social Security is likely to come sooner than previously thought.

3 Social Security Questions

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyMay 23, 2020 8:58 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMay 14, 2020 11:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author analyzes the debate over the existence of the Social Security Trust Fund.

Myths About Taxes Federal Employees Face in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 11, 2020 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithApril 23, 2020 4:14 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The 2020 Trustees report for Social Security has been issued, but the author says it has little value in the current economic conditions.

Retiring This Year? Here is a Preretirement Checklist

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApril 16, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.

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