by Gary Raetz | Jul 24, 2017 | Miscellaneous
It seems that all we hear on the news lately is “healthcare, healthcare, healthcare”. Every few weeks there is a new, alarming report on the rising cost of healthcare nationwide. Then, of course, we have politicians on Capitol Hill debating, deliberating, writing, and...
by Gary Raetz | Jul 17, 2017 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you already enjoy one of the best retirement plans out there. Aside from a three-tiered income program, you also have another enormous advantage in the form of your healthcare plan. Most American workers face a dilemma when planning their...
by Gary Raetz | Jul 3, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Since we specialize in helping federal employees plan their retirements, it’s no surprise that many of our blogs focus on the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). For those of you who have been federal employees for years, most of the language used on these...
by Gary Raetz | Jun 26, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Last week, we discussed how your pension might be taxed in retirement. But that probably won’t be your only source of income. Since federal employees enjoy a three-tiered retirement system, you might also be wondering whether you will owe taxes on distributions from...
by Gary Raetz | Jun 19, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Most of us look forward to retirement for similar reasons: No more alarm clock, no more cubicle, no more commute, and no more punching the clock. These things are true no matter where you work. Retirement is just a simpler way of life! But no matter who you are, what...
by Gary Raetz | Jun 12, 2017 | Miscellaneous
One of the perks of federal employment is the possibility of an earlier than usual retirement. We even covered this topic in our blog last month. But some federal employees choose to retire later than average, too. There could be many reasons behind this decision,...
