Federal Employee Information Partnership
“I have a financial advisor” is something I hear several times each week. “He is guiding me toward my federal retirement!” …. That is fine, I hope. If your advisor understands the unique nature of the federal employee and your benefits. In most cases, your advisor is an investment advisor, a stockbroker, maybe an insurance […]
Who is your RETIREMENT ADVISOR? Read More »
There are some disabilities which are obvious and others, which are just as debilitating but not as obvious. The back can be one of the not-so-obvious pains. Perhaps, PTSD. What does your doctor say? Can your doctor prove your disability and pain, or is nothing visible on X-Ray, CT scan, MRI etc. The FERS Retirement
I hurt and cannot work any longer, is a FERS Disability Retirement for Me? Read More »
If there is a mistake or a typo on your SF-50, it will affect your federal retirement. Or if one of your SF-50s didn’t make it into your OPF (Official Personnel File) or got lost along the way – that time may not be credited towards your retirement, and it happens more often than you
The Importance of Keeping Your personal Personnel File up to date Read More »
The basis in planning a vacation or retirement is where you begin the first step and know your destination. Detours and roadblocks can spoil the best laid plans.
The Importance of Self-Management by Rebalancing If you’re going to use the individual TSP funds to build your portfolio, you’ll want to rebalance periodically. Rebalancing is the process of bringing your portfolio back into line with the overall allocation you want to maintain based on the level of return and risk you’re targeting. The longer
We receive many questions regarding the Service Computation Date (SCD), as it seems very confusing. Different dates in different places? Correction, ‘Seems’ confusing is incorrect, it IS confusing, so let me try and provide some clarity. There are four (4) different SCD dates. Each federal employee has four (4) possible computation dates (comp date): This
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The designated Beneficiary, may be the most overlooked, misunderstood and even neglected important retirement detail and we often see this given the least consideration in retirement planning. If you don’t plan right, it could cost thousands of dollars, it may hold up needed funds for a period, perhaps a long time, or may not reach
Your Beneficiary and Considerations Read More »
In the beginning, when an employee builds their qualified retirement account in TSP (and IRA or 401(k) ) required distributions seem a forever away. During the years of your career, a routine of savings and budget can build a nest-egg that, in the end, the distribution, now required at age 72, are not needed, wanted
THE UNWANTED Required Minimum Distribution (IRA, TSP,401(k) ) Read More »
In planning for retirement, of course, we all want the highest possible retirement income possible. If you are able or willing, here are few suggestions for the long term planning:
Beef Up Your Retirement Read More »
The day has arrived, you will be submitting your SF-3107 for retirement. The moment arrived faster than you anticipated, so you rushed through the process. Before you turn it in to HR, look it over and consider the following common mistakes: It is important that you meet a planner knowledgeable with the federal syste,
Common Problems When Applying for Retirement Read More »