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Top off your retirement tank
While it is virtually impossible for a federal or postal retiree to run out of money, it is possible to run…
Top off your retirement tank
While it is virtually impossible for a federal or postal retiree to run out of money, it is possible to run…
Top retirement tip: Have a cash stash.
If you’re an American male 5’7” weighing 197 pounds or a 5’4” female weighing 170 pounds, AND plan to retire at…
So you’ve got $1 Million in the TSP. Now what?
5,649,736. That’s the number of active and retired feds who DO NOT have at least $1 million in their Thrift…
Long range TSP investors set the pace
When investing for a long-term goal — like a college fund for a newborn or retirement — the obligatory…
Retirement claims backlog continues to rise, exceeding January’s 8-year record
Two months after January’s retirement surge, the Office of Personnel Management’s retirement backlog has hit…
TSP’s skyrocketing million dollar accounts
The number of active and retired feds with $1 million or more in their Thrift Savings Plan accounts has jumped to…
FERS Retirement Calculator
How do I calculate my FERS retirement?According to FERS, employees who retired received an average monthly income of $ 1,834. According to FERS, retiring employees have had a shorter average…
Tulip bulbs, Beanie Bbabies and your TSP
Many, if not most, investors know a sure fire way to get rich in the stock market is to buy low and sell high.…
Another year, another step toward ditching the WEP?
Occasionally, I’ll get an email or a question from a federal retiree about the Windfall Elimination Provision.
The…