by Gary Raetz | Apr 26, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Retirement Planning
As we continue to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, you might find yourself reconsidering your retirement plan. The following answers to common questions can help to point you in the right direction, but remember that this is just general information....
by Gary Raetz | Apr 23, 2020 | Market Conditions, Thrift Savings Plan
With so much uncertainty regarding both the economy and personal finances at this time, you might wonder if you should take advantage of the opportunity to access funds in your Thrift Savings Account. You can take a hardship withdrawal or loan from your TSP. Many of...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 23, 2020 | Miscellaneous
When scheduling your retirement date, your spouse (and their career) become an important consideration. Maybe you can’t wait to travel together and spend more time with family, so you might wish to both retire at the same time. On the other hand, there can be...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 9, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Retirement
If you’re a federal employee who appreciates your healthcare program, you might be happy to learn that you can indeed continue your Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) into retirement. This provision, available to federal employees, is unlike most healthcare...
by Gary Raetz | Feb 24, 2020 | Thrift Savings Plan
In past blogs, we have discussed retirement timing and planning for your ideal retirement date. But of course, sometimes things don’t go as planned. In the event that you want or need to retire earlier than you originally scheduled, you might need to access your...