If you teach in a Texas public school, the single most important question you can answer about your retirement is: when will my age plus years of service equal
Educators and administrators enrolled in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) of Texas have an option called the Partial Lump Sum Option (PLSO) upon retirement
Having a pension is becoming increasingly rare, especially in the private sector. Many private pensions have been frozen, and employees can no longer contribute
If you are a teacher, professor, administrator, or school employee in Texas, retirement planning can feel more complicated than it should. You may have a TRS
Roth conversions are one of the most powerful tools in a retiree’s tax planning arsenal. But executed without care, they can trigger Medicare’s Income-Related
What the Rule of 80 Is and Why It Matters
If you're a Texas public school educator, your retirement benefits are managed by the Teacher Retirement System of
Starting January 28, 2026, federal employees with a Traditional TSP balance gained a powerful new tool: the ability to convert pre-tax savings directly to Roth
Early retirement from federal service requires careful financial planning. The federal government's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a valuable tool for federal
When it comes to saving for your children's future, choosing the right account can make a huge difference. Each type of account has different rules about taxes
As a professor with nearly 25 years in higher education, I understand firsthand the unique challenges educators and public service professionals face when it
As a financial planner, I frequently hear this question: "Should I use a target-date fund or build my own portfolio?"
The answer isn't about which approach
Bear markets are inevitable, but permanent loss is not. The mix between stocks and bonds in your portfolio largely determines how far you fall during a downturn
