by Gary Raetz | Nov 13, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you enjoy one of the best retirement systems in the nation. However, don’t let that fact mislead you into thinking that you don’t need to plan for retirement! Some people have made the mistake of simply assuming that they will have “enough”...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 23, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you know that your comprehensive retirement package is one of the best benefits packages available. Yet, for one reason or another, you might desire to leave federal employment at some point. Perhaps you become disabled and can’t continue...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 16, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Your Thrift Savings Plan is an important part of your overall retirement strategy. Along with Social Security payments and your annuity payments, withdrawals from your TSP will allow for some additional income in retirement. Plus, while your Social Security and...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 9, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Last week, we discussed how to time your retirement in the most beneficial way, with regard to beginning your annuity payments. Since your annuity payments will comprise an important part of your income in retirement, it certainly makes sense to give extra weight to...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 4, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Planning your retirement will involve multiple variables, far beyond simply being financially ready. Aside from accumulating enough years of service, and stashing enough money in your Thrift Savings Plan, you also want to schedule your retirement at the right time. Of...