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Friday, January 22nd, 2021
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Will Basics

Published: November 1, 2005

To ensure your will stands up it should be written, by an attorney. Wills that you write yourself, or fill-in-the-blanks …More

IRAs For Your Heirs

Published: September 1, 2005

One danger to avoid: designating a trust that

IRAs For Your Heirs

Published: September 1, 2005

If you have multiple beneficiaries for your IRA, you

IRAs For Your Heirs

Published: September 1, 2005

An IRA is meant to be an Individual Retirement Account, spent down during your lifetime and your spouse

Reverse Mortgages

Published: July 1, 2005

One way to tap your home equity, yet retain your present home, is through a

Reverse Mortgages

Published: July 1, 2005

When might a reverse mortgage make sense? Such a transaction may be suitable if you have no heirs or charitable …More

Reverse Mortgages

Published: July 1, 2005

With a reverse mortgage, lenders face the risks that borrowers will live for many years, during which home prices will …More

Reverse Mortgages

Published: July 1, 2005

To be eligible for a reverse mortgage a homeowner normally must be at least 62 years old (both owners must …More

Gift and Estate Tax Basics

Published: May 1, 2005

The 2001 tax law eases the burden of estate taxes for people who die after 2001. However, the legislation raises …More

Incapacity Plans, Long Term Care Policy

Published: March 1, 2005

A long-term care policy can preserve your assets if you go into a nursing home. But what happens if: you …More

Incapacity Plans Shelter

Published: March 1, 2005

Putting assets into a trust can shelter them from your incapacity. Revocable trusts–that is, they can be cancelled–are popular for …More

Incapacity Plans

Published: March 1, 2005

Savvy incompetency planning usually includes the execution of a power of attorney, a document that names an agent who can …More

Responsibilities of an Executor

Published: March 1, 2005

f you’re named as an estate executor your responsibilities will be extensive. All of the decedent’s assets, from bank books …More

Naming Trusts under the FEHB Program

Published: March 1, 2005

To ensure your will stands up it should be written, by an attorney. Wills that you write yourself, or fill-in-the-blanks …More

Naming Trusts under the FEHB Program

Published: March 1, 2005

A federal worker may designate a person or institution as a trustee under the terms of a trust agreement to …More

Incapacity Plans

Published: March 1, 2005

For complete incapacity protection, you might want to develop a strategy that uses each of these tools. Joint ownership generally …More

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Retirement & Financial

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    While only small percentages of individual retirement account holders take early withdrawals from those savings […]

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    You may be eligible for disability retirement if you are so disabled by disease or […]

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TSP

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    The stock market hit a number of new records last week related to exuberance. This […]

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    Markets began this week with a sell-off. The S&P 500 was down on Monday, with […]

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Retirement Benefits

  • Survivor Benefits Before, After Retirement Differ

    If you are a CSRS employee, your spouse will receive 55 percent of the annuity […]

  • Annual Leave Cash-in Just ahead for Retiring Employees
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    One reason many federal employees choose to retire around the turn of the year is […]

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Financial & Estate Planning

  • Relieving Your Survivors of the Burden of Funeral Planning

    Although no one wants to think about their own funeral arrangements, ignoring the issue can […]

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    Chances are you’ve spent a certain amount of time on the creation of your will. […]

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Retirement Policy

  • Think Hard Before Taking Refund of Retirement Contributions

    If you’re thinking of leaving government without having reached retirement eligibility, you’ll need to decide […]

  • FEHB Coverage Rules for Your Survivors
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    For your surviving family members to continue your FEHB benefits enrollment after your death, both […]

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Taxes & Insurance

  • Assigning a FEGLI Policy Means Losing Much of the Control

    You can choose to assign—that is, transfer ownership of—Federal Employees Group Life Insurance coverage. This […]

  • Adjusting Your Withholdings for Cash Flow
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    Many people like the feeling of receiving a refund each year when they do their […]

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