Financial ‘Red Flags’ Federal Employees Should Watch For with Their Financial Advisors
These are some “red flags” that federal employees should be aware of when working with a financial advisor.
These are some “red flags” that federal employees should be aware of when working with a financial advisor.
I’m planning on retiring at the end of May. However, last week my agency announced that it was undertaking a re-organization that is likely to affect the area in which I work. Very often agencies will offer buy-outs during an organization; should I wait for a buy-out?
What can federal employees expect to happen to their benefits if they pass away while still employed?
My TSP has the same contribution mix: 85% risk and 15% safe funds. What would you estimate are the average earnings for the TSP, and what would be the average earnings of a TSP account with mostly high risk funds?
Tax time is closer than you think. Here are 13 things you should know about taxes and your federal retirement.
Are you a highly compensated FERS employee who contributes the maximum to the TSP each year? Don’t risk losing any of the government’s matching contributions by maxing out your TSP before the end of the year.
Are you planning to retire in 2016? You may want to consider front-loading your TSP. The author explains the benefits of this strategy.
I’ve heard that the recent tax and spending legislation expanded identity theft protection to federal employees who were affected by the OPM data breach. Is this true?
The author outlines some retirement tax traps for federal employees that can be avoided with proper planning.
Certain “special category” federal employees will benefit from a provision in the new tax and spending bill that extends penalty free withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan under certain conditions.