by Gary Raetz | May 7, 2018 | Miscellaneous
For many of us, the goals we set are not solely based on our own wants and needs. We also want to enjoy a long life with our spouse. They are part of the reason we work hard and plan for a secure retirement. But what happens if you pass away unexpectedly? How would...
by Gary Raetz | Apr 23, 2018 | Miscellaneous
You might be surprised to learn that American workers, when compared to the rest of the industrialized world, actually work longer hours than most. In addition, we take fewer vacation days. And yet, we tend to retire at a later age. Why? A number of factors are at...
by Gary Raetz | Apr 9, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Throughout the country, most people expect that they will retire at some point in their sixties. This makes sense, because most of us need to work for several decades in order to save up enough money to retire. We aren’t eligible for early Social Security...
by Gary Raetz | Apr 2, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Federal employees enjoy a retirement system that differs somewhat from the norm within the private sector. Whether you’re a new federal employee or a long-time public servant, you know that the FERS system encompasses three forms of retirement income for the...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 25, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Lately, despite evidence of improving economic conditions, the stock market has taken us all on a wild ride. It’s important to remember that the stock market does not always react, with perfect correlation, to the state of the economy in general. Market...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 19, 2018 | Miscellaneous
You’ve been dreaming of retirement for years now, but maybe you’re feeling the urge much more strongly as of late. Or, maybe you’re worried that you’ll never be ready to retire, and you don’t know in which direction to head. This list is by no means a comprehensive...
