Panel Cites Common Scams to Avoid
Certain types of financial scams are most commonly targeted toward older employees and retirees who should be especially attuned to …More
Certain types of financial scams are most commonly targeted toward older employees and retirees who should be especially attuned to …More
Joint ownership is the simplest and least expensive form of incapacity protection. Your elderly uncle who is becoming forgetful, for …More
Workers in the years approaching retirement are highly interested in phasing into retirement rather than using it as an abrupt …More
Any trust created while the grantor is alive is a “living trust” but the term is often used to describe …More
A report from the Center for Retirement Research argues in favor of having a limited choice of funds in retirement …More
If you are e 60 or older, there is no restriction on the amount of income you can earn while …More
Although you might not want to think about it, there’s a chance that you could lose the ability to manage …More
A review of retirement savings plans comparable to the TSP shows that the federal plan in many ways mirrors what …More
You’ll receive a lump-sum payment for annual leave when you separates from the federal service or enters on active duty …More
Many federal employees carry professional liability insurance coverage, which can help shield them against legal costs related to suits brought …More
People hoping to achieve longevity on the job should pay especial attention to how they manage stress, along with nutrition …More
The Federal and Dental Vision Insurance Program carries some special provisions of interest to late career employees and retirees that …More
If you die without a will, you die “intestate” and your assets will be distributed according to your state’s law. …More
Addition of a self plus one option to the FEHB likely will be attractive to retirees who have only one …More
One consideration for older employees and retirees is that children’s eligibility for certain benefits changes as they age. Complicating the …More
One option in retirement is to sell your house to a grown son or daughter, then rent the house from …More
Men and women have somewhat different attitudes toward providing financially for their family members and toward accepting help from them, …More
You may assign your Federal Employees Group Life Insurance to one or more persons, firms or trusts. Assignment means that …More
If you have an ample IRA, ongoing tax deferral can enrich your heirs. Poor planning, though, may rob your beneficiaries …More
About three in five IRA accounts are in what financial professionals call an “extreme” position by being overly weighted toward …More
A widow or widower of a deceased retiree who is eligible for a survivor annuity under either CSRS or FERS …More
Life insurance may play a vital role in an estate plan because insurance proceeds can be counted on to provide …More
In a request widely seen as potentially paving the way for legislative efforts next year to cut back on the …More
While the vast majority of federal employees have not joined the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, many consider joining …More
If you decide you want to make lifetime gifts to your kids, what should you give away? Here’s one recommended …More
About half of households headed by someone age 65 and older has debt, which can be a significant issue for …More
An employee is eligible for a lump-sum payment for any unused annual leave when he or she retires or otherwise …More
How much life insurance coverage do you need? Rather than follow a pre-set formula, you should evaluate your personal situation …More
Almost all older persons are vulnerable to financial fraud and such swindles are a serious and growing problem, according to …More
The original purpose of sick leave was to allow employees to be absent from work either because of physical or …More
TSP | L Income | L 2020 | L 2030 | L 2040 | L 2050 | G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb | 1.29% | % | 2.74% | 3.2% | 3.62% | 0.33% | -1.41% | 5.34% | 6.03% | 2.74% |
YTD | 1.66% | % | 3.15% | 3.62% | 4.04% | 0.67% | -1.6% | 7.1% | 3.48% | 2.51% |
10yr | 4.1% | % | 6.98% | 7.73% | 8.34% | 2.35% | 1.63% | 12.69% | 8.64% | 4.75% |