Our 53rd weekly quiz is about recent TSP performance, FERS history, and Taxes COMPLIMENTARY FERS WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”53″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we do not guarantee that ... Read More

In-depth explanations for items 8-10 (and the bonus item) from Jen’s second series of lists. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello again readers. Thank you for joining me for the final installment of “Ten More Easy ways to ruin a Federal Retirement.” ... Read More

The Civil Service Retirement System – here’s a list of fast facts that you should keep in mind. Welcome to part two of our series of “listicles.” We’ll be going over 5 key points to remember for several areas of ... Read More

No matter what decision is made – is the life annuity option ever worth it? The biggest problem with purchasing the annuity is that it is irrevocable and as it is a single-premium immediate annuity, you cannot surrender the contract ... Read More

Take our latest quiz. This week we’ve got questions on TSP taxes, Medicare part D, and lending money to family members. UPCOMING TAXES WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”52″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources ... Read More

TSP Update for Month Ending March 2023- only the S fund sees negative month while I and C funds both grew over 7%! Jennifer Meyer, CFP© After a significant rise in January, and subsequent decline in February, March brought a ... Read More

This week’s quiz focuses on TSP Withdrawals, Social Security benefits, and the NTEU. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”51″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we do not guarantee that ... Read More

Ed goes in-depth on how TSP withdrawals and rollovers are subject to taxation. Edward A. Zurndorfer- If TSP account owners have made traditional (non- Roth) contributions to their TSP account, they have not yet paid taxes on those contributions and ... Read More

A single withdraw from a fed who has separated from federal service An unpaid TSP loan – also only for a separated individual Installment payments (that are scheduled for 10 years or less) Age-based in-service withdrawals Death benefits paid to ... Read More

This week’s quiz is on the TSP, taxing Survivor benefits, and next year’s pay raise for federal workers. Take Our Other Quizzes:  Quiz #48 Quiz #47 Quiz #46 [ays_quiz id=”49″] You Might Also Enjoy This Podcast: FEDLIFE Podcast: Ins and ... Read More