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The One Expense That Can Wipe Out a Federal Retirement Plan
Imagine you did everything right as a federal employee. You saved well, built up your TSP, earned your FERS pension,…
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These Problems May Be Quietly Hiding in Your Tax Return
Your tax return may look completely normal at first glance. But for federal employees and retirees, it can quietly reveal…
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This “Drive-By” Planning Will Cost Retired Feds Thousands
There are two parts of retirement planning that, if you get them wrong, can have a major impact on…
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ORA Debunked and Tips to Submit Your FERS Retirement
OPM’s new Online Retirement Application (“ORA”) is in full force and many federal employees leaving service have felt the challenges…
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New TSP Rules Every Federal Employee Needs to Plan For (2026 Strategy Guide)
2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years of change for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in…
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Vanguard Just Said Your Retirement Plan Is Wrong. Here’s Why That Matters.
Recently, Vanguard released new guidance suggesting retirees should shift their portfolios to 70% bonds and just 30% stocks. Using…
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Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) Guide for Federal Employees: Eligibility, Benefits, and TSP Rules
If your agency is undergoing a reorganization, downsizing, or other major workforce changes, you may hear the term Voluntary Early…
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Biggest Shake-Up in Retirement Accounts In Years
The TSP has always been predictable. Five core funds. Broad market indexes. Simple, vanilla choices. But that could be…
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The TSP Risk That Can Wreck Your Retirement — And How to Avoid It
Markets have bounced back. Portfolios are climbing. Federal employees are falling in love with the C, S, and I Funds…
