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Thursday, January 14th, 2021
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Retirement & Financial Planning Report

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Older Workers Can Struggle Even in White-Collar Jobs

Published: March 16, 2017

In general white-collar jobs have been cited as lending themselves better to continued working at older ages than more physically …More

Life Events That Allow Changes in FEGLI

Published: March 16, 2017

Coverage levels under the FEGLI life insurance program typically change little for federal employees, but one situation where they can …More

Insuring Yourself Against Disability

Published: March 16, 2017

Many federal employees take out short-term disability insurance because such coverage is not part of the federal benefits package. When …More

The Financial Implications of Longer Lives

Published: March 9, 2017

Live expectancies continue to rise but that also means that more retirees are at risk of outliving their savings and …More

How You Pay for a Survivor Annuity

Published: March 9, 2017

Benefits for survivors of federal retirees vary according to which retirement system you are under, which means the reduction to …More

Home Improvements That Pay Off, or Not

Published: March 9, 2017

Keeping your home well maintained and in good repair is certainly necessary if you want to protect a major investment …More

SSA Reverses Course, Again, on Mailing Benefits Estimates

Published: March 2, 2017

The SSA once again is changing its policy regarding mailing of benefits estimates to those still working, its third such …More

‘Premium Conversion’ Applies to Rehired Retirees

Published: March 2, 2017

Federal annuitants who are rehired by the government, unlike those who stay retired, can participate in the “premium conversion” arrangement …More

Don’t Neglect Your Cash Reserve

Published: March 2, 2017

When you hear investment professionals speak of “cash,” they’re not talking about paper money in your wallet. Instead, they mean …More

Retirement Expectations, Experiences Don’t Match for Many

Published: February 23, 2017

While the trend toward desiring to push off retirement continues, a study has found that nearly half of workers leave …More

Spouses Have a Say in TSP Withdrawals

Published: February 23, 2017

Those anticipating making a withdrawal from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts after retirement need to remember that the law gives …More

Annuities Can Keep the Cash Flowing

Published: February 23, 2017

With people living longer and, in many cases, retiring earlier, a retirement fund might have to last for many decades. …More

GAO Documents How Spending Drops in Retirement

Published: February 16, 2017

“Young retiree” households, defined as those in the age 65-69 range, tend to spend about a fifth less than do …More

Don’t Count on a Waiver of Buyout Repayment Policy

Published: February 16, 2017

Those who take buyout offers from the government as an incentive to resign or retire probably know that the payments–generally …More

All Powers of Attorney Are Not the Same

Published: February 16, 2017

If you become ill or injured, a power of attorney will be extremely valuable. This document is drafted by you, …More

Watching Out for Older Person’s Finances

Published: February 9, 2017

There are several warning signs that bear watching that an older person might become–or already is–the victim of financial fraud …More

Early-Out Offers Commonly Are Tightly Targeted

Published: February 9, 2017

Agencies have standing authority to offer voluntary early retirement across the executive and judicial branches of the federal government for …More

Understanding Long-Term Care Options

Published: February 9, 2017

Long-term care (LTC) insurance policies generally have many options for you to choose among. Examples include: Inflation rider: This benefit …More

Impact of Social Security Age Increase to Be Felt

Published: February 2, 2017

An increase ahead in the “full” (or “normal”) Social Security retirement age will impact those who begin to collect Social …More

How to Do Your Own FERS Annuity Calculation

Published: February 2, 2017

Under FERS, you can retire on an immediate, unreduced annuity if you meet one of the following age and service …More

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Publisher’s Perspective

  • Voluntarily Preparing to End Your Career Involuntarily

    Much of the emphasis on federal retirement planning focuses on being prepared to leave employment […]

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TSP

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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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    “Call me, don’t be afraid, you can call me, Maybe it’s late but just call […]

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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 […]

  • Beneficiary Considerations for Your IRA
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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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YTD5.15%%11.26%13.16%14.79%0.97%7.50%18.31%31.85%8.17%
Dec1.07%%2.79%3.34%3.83%0.07%0.14%3.84%7.24%4.64%
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