Retiring from the federal government is a significant life event, and understanding your benefits is crucial to ensure a smooth transition into retirement. In
A question that many financial planners get is: do I have enough to retire? In the past, this was an easy calculation, and you would get a defined benefit
Introduction
You may accumulate retirement benefits from different employers, including government pensions, as you navigate your career. This is common if
Retiring early is a dream many share, and for military personnel, it is possible to achieve it with careful planning and strategic decisions. In this blog post
Key Takeaways:
1) Maximize 401(k), 403(b), 457 retirement contributions.
2) Pay off all debt (except the mortgage) before aggressively saving for
Key Takeaways:
1) Smaller accounts perhaps use a target date of funds < 50k.
2) Accounts > 50k perhaps use low-cost index funds in a diversified portfolio
When you are on the Teachers Retirement System of Texas or TRS, this provides a monthly pension if you serve the required number of years. But to have the most
As you may know, the TSP, or Thrift Savings Plan, is one of my favorite retirement plans. It offers the best in retirement plans, such as simple low-cost
There are many approaches to retirement income planning. One of my favorites is the bucketing approach. This is where you segregate your money into buckets or
Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs generally are minimum amounts that a retirement plan account owner must withdraw annually starting with the year that
Working in public service is very rewarding because you can serve the public and do good for society. Examples of teachers molding students' minds, doctors