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Strategies for Growing Your TSP

The earlier you being saving, the more money you can have for retirement, however, you also need to consider tax implications.

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What is Significant About Age 59.5 as a Federal Employee?

What does reaching age 59.5 mean in terms of your retirement benefits as a federal employee?

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10 Retirement Budget Traveling Tips

Traveling on a retirement budget can be fun and affordable. These are some tips to help you plan your next trip.

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What It Means To Be FERS RAE Or FERS FRAE

You've likely heard of the FERS retirement system, but what is FERS RAE and FERS FRAE? These are the key differences.

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FEDVIP: Carrying Dental And Vision Insurance Into Retirement

What are the requirements for carrying benefits under FEDVIP into retirement?

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To Roth or Not to Roth?

What's better for retirement savings: Roth or traditional? The author discusses some important considerations.

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What TSP Withdrawal Option is Right for Me?

How do you determine a withdrawal strategy for the TSP in retirement? As the author illustrates, it is important to come up with a plan for the money.

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The Consequences of Working Past Age 65

There are advantages to working later in life, but also some potential downsides. Here are some important points to consider.

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The New Retirementality

What does retirement mean to you? A book on the subject helps prospective retirees define their purpose for this time in life.

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3 Big Retirement Regrets

Are you ready to retire? How will you spend your time when you get there? Planning properly now will help ensure you have a more enjoyable retirement.

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Will I Outlive My Retirement Funds?

Do you have enough saved to retire? While there is no easy answer to this question, the author lists three questions to ask to help you begin planning.

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What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?

Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.

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3 Joys of Retirement from the Federal Government

Have you thought about how you will spend your time after retirement? The author provides three suggestions that many retirees often find fulfilling.

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Managing Your TSP: Determine Your Investor Profile

What is your profile as a TSP investor? As the author explains, knowing this can help you with meeting your retirement goals.

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Managing Your TSP: Asset Allocation

The author discusses one of four investment principles and its importance to your TSP: asset allocation.

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Managing Your TSP: Reallocate Funds Tactically

Reallocating your investments can help with your long-term retirement planning. The author discusses the basics of this principle.

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Managing Your TSP: Your Retirement Investment Choices

When it comes to retirement, "going with the flow" can have serious negative consequences for your investments. The author highlights some common pitfalls.

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Two Practical Steps to Conquer the Retirement Unknowns

Shifting from work to retirement is a big change. These are some ideas to help make the transition.

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FERS Annuity and Take Home Pay in Retirement

How much income can federal employees expect to have in retirement? It’s a complex question, but the author provides a basic overview of key points to consider.

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Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?

These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.

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