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Tackling Debt Before Retirement

Published: July 17, 2014

To make sure you have a more comfortable retirement, pay down your debt while you’re still working. Start with your …More

Study Glum on Retirement Preparedness

Published: July 10, 2014

Those approaching retirement today need to be even better prepared for retirement than did prior generations but as measured by …More

Understanding What a High-3 Includes, and Doesn’t

Published: July 10, 2014

Your high-3 for purposes of your annuity calculation is an average of your highest rates of basic pay over any …More

Keeping Cash in Reserve

Published: July 10, 2014

When you hear investment professionals speak of “cash,” they’re not talking about twenty-dollar bills in your dresser drawer. Instead, they …More

The Key Components of Retirement Income

Published: July 3, 2014

There are five main components to income in retirement, according to a study that found troubling trends emerged during the …More

Social Security Survivor Benefit Policies Differ

Published: July 3, 2014

Eligibility for survivors benefits under Social Security differ greatly from the rules applying in the federal retirement program. In Social …More

Preparing for a Lengthier Retirement

Published: July 3, 2014

Many retirees rely upon their investment portfolios to support their lifestyle, in particular IRAs. This can present special challenges for …More

Approaches Vary to Drawing Down Investments

Published: June 26, 2014

There are three traditional approaches to living on investments during retirement but each has some disadvantages and there is growing …More

Sorting Out FEHB, FEDVIP and FSAs

Published: June 26, 2014

The interlocking and somewhat overlapping features of FEDVIP, FEHB and the flexible spending account program take time to sort out. …More

Inheritance Considerations for Your IRA

Published: June 26, 2014

An IRA is meant to be an Individual Retirement Account, spent down during your lifetime and your spouse’s lifetime. However, …More

Differences Found in Patterns of Continued Work

Published: June 19, 2014

The trend toward working longer—or at least hoping to work longer—has been continuing, although differences by gender remain, according to …More

FEGLI Living Benefits Have Competition

Published: June 19, 2014

Some private businesses are willing to buy the insurance policies of people who are terminally ill. They purchase a policy …More

Keeping the Roof Over Your Head Insured

Published: June 19, 2014

In retirement, one of your major assets will be your home. Is your homeowners insurance adequate to protect such a …More

Differences in Retirement Income by Gender Described

Published: June 12, 2014

Overall lower average salaries for women translate into less financial security in retirement, according to a report from the Democratic …More

Rehired Annuitants Subject to Special TSP Policies

Published: June 12, 2014

If you go back to work as a rehired federal annuitant, your TSP benefits will be subject to certain special …More

Skipping a Generation with an IRA

Published: June 12, 2014

If you’re single (divorced, widowed, never married), you’ll probably name your child or children. After your death, they can stretch …More

Older Workers Continue on the Job

Published: June 5, 2014

The trend of more workers staying on the job is continuing although it has flattened out somewhat, according to a …More

FERS Redeposit Authority Reminder

Published: June 5, 2014

Until a law that was effective October 28, 2009, only CSRS-covered employees could make redeposits to capture service credit for …More

Where to Focus Your Home Improvement Efforts

Published: June 5, 2014

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

Protecting Yourself against Caregiving Costs

Published: May 29, 2014

People who must take over caregiving responsibilities for parents while still in their working years should consider a number of …More

FLTCIP Offers Choice of Inflation Protection

Published: May 29, 2014

If you’re considering buying a policy under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program—you can enroll anytime—one major issue will …More

The 4 Percent Solution and Other Options

Published: May 29, 2014

Traditional tactics of drawing down a portfolio in retirement have some flaws. * The 4 percent rule. Here, you withdraw …More

Retirement Patterns of Boomers Assessed

Published: May 22, 2014

The leading edge of the baby boom generation now has reached the Social Security full retirement age of 66, and …More

Understanding Long-Term Care Options

Published: May 22, 2014

There is a common misconception that FEHB program covers long-term care needs. Many retirees further believe that Medicare covers long-term …More

Changing Residency to a Different State

Published: May 22, 2014

Many retirees have property in more than one state. Establishing residency in one versus another might result in lower taxes …More

Agencies Recommend Retirement Planning Timeline

Published: May 15, 2014

Several federal agencies have jointly published a retirement planning guide, including a timeline with important events starting at age 50. …More

Mixing and Matching TSP Withdrawals

Published: May 15, 2014

Well before making a withdrawal from your TSP account, you should begin thinking of the possible ways a mix and …More

Sharing the Cost of Long-Term Care

Published: May 15, 2014

While long-term care (LTC) insurance may be necessary for financial security, the premiums can be steep. One way to hold …More

Effect of Longer Working Careers Assessed

Published: May 8, 2014

The general perception of older workers as being less productive than their younger colleagues is a misnomer in many ways, …More

Special Crediting Considerations for Reservists

Published: May 8, 2014

Any employee who is receiving (or is eligible to receive) military retired pay has to not only make a deposit …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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