by Gary Raetz | Jan 2, 2018 | Miscellaneous
As you have probably heard by now, Congress finally agreed upon a new tax plan. While your own individual circumstances might vary from the norm, the following breakdown of the most major changes can help you see how the new tax laws might affect you. More...
by Gary Raetz | Dec 22, 2017 | Miscellaneous
There are plenty of financial advisors in the world; it seems there is at least one in every town! For most people, the decision to choose an advisor might come down to who is close to home, who has more experience, and who their friends or co-workers recommend. But...
by Gary Raetz | Dec 18, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you have the option to set aside money for retirement via your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That’s on top of your annuity plus Social Security benefits, meaning you have quite a bit of power to establish a healthy retirement income for...
by Gary Raetz | Dec 9, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Once you retire, you will rely upon your Social Security benefits, your annuity from years of service as a federal employee, and any money saved in your Thrift Savings Plan. That all sounds pretty straightforward, right? But what if you decide to take on a part-time...
by Gary Raetz | Dec 4, 2017 | Miscellaneous
It feels good to give to the less fortunate, especially at this time of year. But, it also feels good to earn a valuable deduction on your income taxes. You can accomplish both of these goals at the same time, by claiming your charitable contributions as a deduction...
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”...
