Retirement
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Federal, military and Social Security retirees are in line for a cost of living adjustment that could be their biggest in more than a decade.
May 27, 2021 -
You probably have an estate whether you have given it much thought. Take some time to make a plan. It could save you and your family lots of money and heartache.
May 26, 2021 -
Many workers and retirees are delighted with their TSP and plan to stick with it for life. Others can’t wait for the opportunity to get out. So what’s your plan?
May 25, 2021 -
Agencies are lifting mask requirements, and some in Congress are calling for federal employees to return to their offices soon. How agencies handle it all could sway those nearing retirement.
May 24, 2021 -
By working another two years, an employee earning $80,000 per year can boost their retirement income by almost $30,000.
May 19, 2021 -
All federal employees, including some retirees and seasonal workers who received recent debt notices indicating otherwise, still have until Jan. 3, 2022 to repay deferred payroll taxes from last year before interest will accrue.
May 17, 2021 -
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino and the USPS Board of Governors will help USPS move ahead with its 10-year reform plan and deal with persistent challenges with on-time mail delivery.
May 13, 2021 -
When it comes to a comfortable annuity for life, no matter how high prices go, not all feds are treated equally.
May 12, 2021 -
When it comes to career planning, many federal agencies do an excellent job. But when it comes to providing financial planning, most federal agencies do little if anything.
May 11, 2021 -
Few aspects of federal retirement seem to be trending down more than a year after the pandemic first hit the U.S.
May 10, 2021 -
With five months left to go in the cost of living countdown, federal, military and Social Security retirees are looking at a 3% increase in benefits beginning in January.
May 06, 2021 -
When it comes to getting quality career financial advice from your employer, a lot of people say many government agencies provide the best overall quality advice.
May 04, 2021 -
While it is virtually impossible for a federal or postal retiree to run out of money, it is possible to run dangerously low — even with an annuity indexed in whole, or part to inflation.
April 28, 2021 -
The pros differ on how much anyone, average or not, needs in their retirement emergency cash fund. But you can, and should, work that out sooner rather than later.
April 26, 2021 -
Picking the right time to retire - day and month, not just year - could make a huge difference.
April 22, 2021