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Moving Money Up a Generation

Published: March 19, 2015

Some families may benefit by transferring assets from adult workers to retired parents. In particular, it may make sense to …More

Retirement Wave May Actually Be Over

Published: March 12, 2015

Newly released data by OPM suggest that the much-touted coming “retirement wave” of federal employees has already passed, with the …More

A Distinction for Re-employed Annuitants

Published: March 12, 2015

The difference between voluntary and discontinued service retirement amounts to a key distinction for those who return to the government …More

Adopting a Flexible Strategy for Withdrawals

Published: March 12, 2015

After you retire, how much money can you withdraw from your portfolio? Many advisers say that a safe initial withdrawal …More

The Impact of Longevity Expectations

Published: March 5, 2015

An individual’s own idea of how long he or she will live—what is called “subjective” life expectancy—often influences retirement decisionsmore …More

Make Sure You’re Getting Full Credit

Published: March 5, 2015

When planning for retirement, one crucial step is to make sure you’re getting service credit for all your working time …More

Cutting Expenses for Retirement

Published: March 5, 2015

If you think, or know, that your reduced income during retirement will not go far enough to cover your expenses, …More

Retirement Risk Index About Flat

Published: February 26, 2015

The percentages of households at risk of not having sufficient retirement income to maintain their standards of living remained about …More

Phased Retirement Calculations

Published: February 26, 2015

If you are approved for phased retirement, you’ll receive additional credit for that service toward your full retirement. While you …More

Options for Disposing of a Second Home

Published: February 26, 2015

Many people buy a second property in retirement, one that’s used primarily for vacations. You may enjoy seeing your children, …More

Number of Rehired Annuitants Declining

Published: February 19, 2015

Federal agencies for several years had increased the number of federal retirees they hired but that number has slipped somewhat …More

Retirement Preparations to Make Well in Advance

Published: February 19, 2015

There are some steps in retirement planning that you should not leave until late in the process: Review Your Designation …More

Powers of Attorney Come in Different Types

Published: February 19, 2015

A power of attorney can be a vital part of a financial plan. If you lose the ability to manage …More

Panel Cites Common Scams to Avoid

Published: February 12, 2015

Certain types of financial scams are most commonly targeted toward older employees and retirees who should be especially attuned to …More

Keep That Official Personnel Folder Up to Date

Published: February 12, 2015

Employees should review their official personnel folders—whether that’s in electronic format or still on paper—on a regular basis as a …More

Protecting Your Assets against Incapacity – Joint Ownership

Published: February 12, 2015

Joint ownership is the simplest and least expensive form of incapacity protection. Your elderly uncle who is becoming forgetful, for …More

Poll Finds Interest in Phased Retirement High

Published: February 5, 2015

Workers in the years approaching retirement are highly interested in phasing into retirement rather than using it as an abrupt …More

Creating a Trust in Your Lifetime

Published: February 5, 2015

Any trust created while the grantor is alive is a “living trust” but the term is often used to describe …More

More Investment Choice May Not Be Better

Published: January 29, 2015

A report from the Center for Retirement Research argues in favor of having a limited choice of funds in retirement …More

Some Work After Disability Retirement Is Allowed

Published: January 29, 2015

If you are e 60 or older, there is no restriction on the amount of income you can earn while …More

Protecting Against the Risk of Incompetency

Published: January 29, 2015

Although you might not want to think about it, there’s a chance that you could lose the ability to manage …More

TSP Mainly Mirrors Trends Among Savings Plans

Published: January 22, 2015

A review of retirement savings plans comparable to the TSP shows that the federal plan in many ways mirrors what …More

What Counts Toward Lump-sum Payments for Annual Leave

Published: January 22, 2015

You’ll receive a lump-sum payment for annual leave when you separates from the federal service or enters on active duty …More

Know How Insurance Protects You, and How it Doesn’t

Published: January 22, 2015

Many federal employees carry professional liability insurance coverage, which can help shield them against legal costs related to suits brought …More

Keys to Work Longevity Examined

Published: January 15, 2015

People hoping to achieve longevity on the job should pay especial attention to how they manage stress, along with nutrition …More

Carrying FEDVIP, FEHB Into Retirement

Published: January 15, 2015

The Federal and Dental Vision Insurance Program carries some special provisions of interest to late career employees and retirees that …More

Using a Will to Avoid Unwanted Distributions

Published: January 15, 2015

If you die without a will, you die “intestate” and your assets will be distributed according to your state’s law. …More

Self Plus One’s Impact Hard to Gauge

Published: January 8, 2015

Addition of a self plus one option to the FEHB likely will be attractive to retirees who have only one …More

Anticipating When Children Will Lose Benefits

Published: January 8, 2015

One consideration for older employees and retirees is that children’s eligibility for certain benefits changes as they age. Complicating the …More

Selling but Staying in Place

Published: January 8, 2015

One option in retirement is to sell your house to a grown son or daughter, then rent the house from …More

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1 yr-0.90%%-4.39%-5.70%-6.85%1.71%-7.59%-2.12%-21.10%-11.00%
YTD-3.29%%-8.90%-10.77%-12.33%0.86%-8.30%-14.35%-21.69%-11.69%
May0.04%%-0.35%-0.48%-0.61%0.21%1.13%-1.65%-3.53%1.19%
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