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...
by Gary Raetz | Aug 21, 2017 | Miscellaneous
No matter where you live, it is likely that several financial advisors work in your area. They might even boast a long list of impressive credentials. However, for a federal employee, choosing a financial advisor can be a bit complicated. Your retirement benefits...
by Gary Raetz | Aug 14, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, how much money do you expect to stash in your Thrift Savings Plan? You will enjoy two other sources of retirement income, of course (Social Security benefits and your annuity), but you also have the power to create additional savings for...
by Gary Raetz | Aug 7, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you will enjoy retirement income from three sources: Your annuity, your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and your Social Security benefits. While benefits from your annuity and your TSP withdrawals won’t begin until after you retire, some people do...
