by Gary Raetz | Dec 9, 2019 | Miscellaneous
If you ask ten different people about their plans for retirement, you might get ten different answers. However, some themes are common, at least in a general way. One answer that you might receive frequently involves home equity. Many Baby Boomers, in particular, have...
by Gary Raetz | Dec 2, 2019 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you already know that you will enjoy three sources of retirement income someday (Social Security, your annuity, and withdrawals from your Thrift Savings Plan). But having income is one matter; having enough income is the real challenge for most...
by Gary Raetz | Nov 22, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Financial planning often revolves around saving for the future, particularly retirement. But anticipating taxes, and strategizing to minimize their impact, is another important component of both short- and long-term planning. Before the end of the year, consider the...
by Gary Raetz | Nov 18, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Retired federal employees earn the advantage of three forms of retirement income; their pension, Social Security benefits, and distributions from the Thrift Savings Plan offer a form of income security not often enjoyed by other retirees. Still, having more options...
by Gary Raetz | Nov 11, 2019 | Miscellaneous
We all know that stashing every bit of money possible is one of the smartest ways to plan for a more stable retirement. But, of course, you can’t stash what you don’t have! If you’re short on funds to devote to retirement savings, it could be because you’re losing...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 21, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Thrift Savings Plans allow for a tax-friendly, flexible means to save for retirement during your service as a federal employee. For the most part, many retirees also enjoy their TSP options after retirement as well. But because some do choose to roll over those funds...
