by Gary Raetz | Apr 8, 2019 | Miscellaneous
From your three-tiered retirement system to your Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), you’re lucky to enjoy one of the most comprehensive benefits systems in the country. And, unlike many private sector workers, you can actually take your FEHB with you when you...
by Gary Raetz | Apr 1, 2019 | Miscellaneous
It’s that time of year again! Millions of taxpayers will receive their refunds, and retailers are running tempting sales. It’s tempting to rush out and shop for a long-desired item… But what if you put that money to work for you? It’s your money, after all. You should...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 25, 2019 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, your future retirement income will be based upon your annuity payments, withdrawals from your Thrift Savings Plan, and Social Security benefits. It makes sense to max out your potential retirement income by stashing as much as possible in your...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 18, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Just one or two generations ago, the average person retired around age 60, lived a few more years into retirement, and then passed away after enjoying a typical lifespan. Today, however, our fifties are no longer considered “old”! And our lifespans have grown longer...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 11, 2019 | Miscellaneous
For many of us, retirement represents the end of many years of meticulous financial planning. You’ve anticipated your needs, prepared for them, worked hard throughout your career, and now you want to relax. If your main debts are paid off, such as your mortgage and...