by Gary Raetz | Nov 14, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Federal employees really do have one of the best retirement systems in the country, but it’s also one of the most complex and confusing! It works great when you are able to navigate all of its complexities, and that’s why we strive to keep FERS employees educated on...
by Gary Raetz | Nov 11, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Over the next month or so, we’re all going to be fairly busy with holiday shopping, travel, and special events. So you probably don’t want to add anything else to your to-do list! But there are certain things you need to do before the end of the year, to help ensure...
by Gary Raetz | Sep 12, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Most Americans with an employer-sponsored retirement plan are making “traditional” contributions to the account. If they want to open and fund a Roth account, they often take this action on their own. But as a federal employee, you have the option of choosing whether...
by Gary Raetz | Jun 13, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Have you ever wondered what would happen to you, in the event that you need long-term nursing care? Many people assume that they could fall back on family help to get through a tough time, but you should remember the potential cost to your children and grandchildren....
by Gary Raetz | Jun 6, 2016 | Miscellaneous
As a federal employee, you enjoy a comprehensive package of retirement options. But because the decision to retire is a complicated one, and involves significant sums of money, you shouldn’t leave anything up to chance. While you should think about retirement...
by Gary Raetz | May 23, 2016 | Miscellaneous
As you transition into retirement, advance planning and years of hard work have hopefully provided for a satisfactory lifestyle. But most retirees do find that their retirement budgets are not quite as generous as the incomes they enjoyed during their working years....
