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Presidents and the Stock Market: Will the 2024 Election Impact My Portfolio?

Written By: Matt Kramer Since 1926 we’ve had 17 different presidents. Has electing a new...

With Less Than Three Months Remaining in 2024, Now is the Time for TSP and IRA Planning

It is the beginning of October and the year 2024 will end in less than...

How to Optimize Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in a Volatile Market

Most of the Feds we talk with at Serving Those Who Serve consider their Thrift Savings...

Celebrating Excellence in Public Service: The 2024 Sammies Awards Honorees

Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees dedicate themselves to assisting the American people each...

Federal Annuitants Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage and Medicare, Part B Need to Review Their 2025 Medicare Annual Notice of Change

Federal annuitants over age 65 have choices with regard to Medicare. There are four parts...

Federal Employee Retirement and the “62 Factor”

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) provides a stable pension for federal workers, offering a strong...

Federal Pay Freezes and Retirement Planning: The Importance of Preparation

Federal government employment can offer multiple benefits, including health insurance, competitive base pay, flexible leave...

What Is the IRS’ “Hypothetical RMD Rule” and How Does the Rule Affect Surviving Spouses?

The recent FEDZONE column entitled “Understanding Spousal IRA Beneficiary Rules” reviewed three IRS regulations concerning...

Survivor Benefits: What Your Spouse Needs to Know About Your Federal Retirement Plan

Your federal employee survivor benefits provide financial support to your loved ones after your death. These are...

Understanding Spousal IRA Beneficiary RMD Rules

This column reviews three important required minimum distribution (RMD) rulings with regard to the naming...

How the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Affects Your Social Security Benefits

Understanding the rules surrounding retirement benefits can be a challenge, especially for federal employees covered...

ZERO PERCENT RETURN FOR THE C FUND OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS?!

Written By: Tom Lee The underlying index for the C fund within TSP is the...

TSP Update for Month Ending August 2024

Jennifer Meyer, CFP© My last monthly update was written when the market started in August...

New IRS Regulations on Year-of-Death RMDs

Much has been written in recent years in financial journals and media outlets about the...

Federal Pay Raise 2026

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed a 3% federal pay raise for...

Unlocking Hidden Retirement Value: Redeposits and Military Buybacks Explained

The Feds we help at Serving Those Who Serve all have one thing in common...

IRS Issues Final RMD Rules Under SECURE Act 2.0: What Should Affected Individuals Do?

The SECURE Act became law on January 1, 2020. One of the provisions passed as...

Maximizing Your FERS Annuity: Strategies for Higher Retirement Income

As a federal employee, your retirement benefits under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) are...

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