by Gary Raetz | Mar 27, 2017 | Retirement
Modern life seems more fast-paced and hectic than ever. Many of you are longing for more simplicity in your lives, so that you can relax more and worry less. One particular area of concern is probably your finances. It’s tough to keep track of everything,...
by Gary Raetz | Mar 13, 2017 | Retirement
Ask someone to picture themselves in the distant future, and they will find it difficult to do. Sure, we can think about this summer’s vacation or maybe next year’s move to a new house, but most of us can’t really see ourselves ten or twenty years...
by Gary Raetz | Feb 20, 2017 | Retirement
Unlike some industries, federal employees can be fairly well tied to a specific community during their working years. Your presence is needed at that particular location. But as you dream about retirement, you might find yourself hoping to reinvent your life. Once you...
by Gary Raetz | Feb 6, 2017 | Retirement
Federal employees enjoy one of the greatest retirement benefits packages in the country. After your years of service are finished, you will hopefully have enough retirement income to live securely for the rest of your life. However, your spending is also a big part of...
by Gary Raetz | Jan 23, 2017 | Retirement
Retirement planning poses an enormous challenge for most of us. It can be difficult to predict how long we will live, how much money we need, and all of the potential pitfalls that can cost us money in the future. And while it’s true that you don’t have a magic...
by Gary Raetz | Oct 17, 2016 | Retirement
As a federal government employee, you enjoy a retirement program that is superior to those offered by many private employers. After completing your service, you will enjoy an annuity payment, your Social Security benefits, and any income generated by your Thrift...
