by Gary Raetz | Sep 25, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Many of us can’t wait to retire, and have planned vacations, hobbies, or even a move to a sunnier location. Others want to retire soon, but know that they need to continue working a bit longer in order to save enough money for the future. Then there are those people...
by Gary Raetz | Sep 18, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you already know that your retirement system is one of the best in the nation. You can potentially enjoy three forms of income in retirement, which is relatively rare in the private sector. But in addition to your income options, federal...
by Gary Raetz | Sep 11, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Last week, we shared some statistics regarding the cost of long-term nursing care. While it’s not something anyone loves to think about, part of retirement planning involves preparing for a variety of outcomes. Since health problems do become more common as we age,...
by Gary Raetz | Sep 7, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As you plan for retirement, you will probably focus quite a bit on the financial side of things. You picture your life looking pretty much the same as it does now, except without your job and with a lot more free time. Hopefully, everything will go according to your...
by Gary Raetz | Aug 28, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Maybe you haven’t heard the good news, but our economy is doing pretty well. In fact, we’re currently enjoying the third-longest stretch of market expansion in our history, and we’re only two years away from it becoming the longest stretch ever! On top of that, the...
