Social Security Benefits

Using your TSP to Buy or Pay off a Home

“I will retire in 2021 at 59 1/2 with 31 years of service. My pension will be over $4,000 a month and I have no

FERS Deferred Retirement: How to find out if you have CSRS or FERS Benefits

“Hi, I am approaching retirement age am starting to gather data. I worked for the VAMC from 1982-1996. I think I have both FERS and

FERS and Social Security Widow(ers) Benefits

“Hello. Thank you for providing such informative information. I am a widow benefit; at age 60 if I retire and can later switch to my

Using TSP Funds vs Social Security

“Your TSP is an asset that can be given to future generations and your social security income is not. As the condition of social security

VERA: VISP Working as a “Contractor”

Question “I retired from Federal Service under a VERA / VISP in 2017 with over 32 years of Federal Service and my MRA is 56

“Where do I go to obtain the precise rules about ROTH IRA’s as they pertain to me? I am 55 and working as a Federal Employee and already contribute to the TSP ROTH and a ROTH IRA. I would like to know how the rules change at 59 1/2 with contributions.” – Kim

We have had a tremendous amount of questions from Federal Employees about participating in ROTHs, whether it be in the TSP or the private sector

FFFC – “When Should I Sign Up for Medicare?”

We receive a lot of questions from Federal Employees about when they should enroll in Medicare. Medicare is a nationally run health insurance program for

“How Do I Apply For the FERS Supplement?”

One of the most frequent questions that we receive from FERS Employees is how do they apply for the FERS Supplement. If you searched

“Should I start my Social Security at age 62 when my FERS Supplement Stops?”

If you were eligible to retire from the Federal Government as a FERS Employee and receive a FERS Supplement, then you are probably aware

Understanding Your FERS Retirement

When we talk about your FERS Retirement, we’re really talking about several different benefits. FERS (Federal Employees Retirement System) has three main components: Basic FERS

CSRS VCP to Roth IRA

CSRS Voluntary Contributions Transfer to a Roth IRA While the CSRS VCP program was originally designed to allow CSRS to put more money in and

FERS Supplement

Special Benefit for Some FERS Who Retire Before Age 62 Have you heard about the FERS Supplement? It’s an important benefit for FERS planning to

FERS Supplement for Special Provisions

Understanding the FERS Supplement for Special Provisions The FERS Supplement is an important benefit for FERS planning to retire before age 62. Since so many

FERS Survivor Benefits

When most people think of FERS survivor benefits – they think of the survivor annuity. But you should know that there are actually many different

CSRS Survivor Benefit

When we talk about CSRS Survivor benefits – most people think of the survivor annuity. But Civil Service Retirement System employees have several choices when

Your Federal Retirement Income Changes in Unique Ways

Planning your federal retirement? You need to know that Federal Employees have unique financial planning needs that most generic financial planning doesn’t address. One of

Your Retirement Savings and the 4 Phases of Your ‘Cash Bucket’

The amount of retirement savings you need in your ‘Cash Bucket’ will change as your fixed income changes in retirement. If you’re not familiar with

FERS Disability Retirement

FERS Disability Retirement You may be eligible for a FERS Disability Retirement at any age if you… Have at least 18 months of creditable FERS

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Using your TSP to Buy or Pay off a Home

“I will retire in 2021 at 59 1/2 with 31 years of service. My pension will be over $4,000 a month and I have no

FERS Deferred Retirement: How to find out if you have CSRS or FERS Benefits

“Hi, I am approaching retirement age am starting to gather data. I worked for the VAMC from 1982-1996. I think I have both FERS and

FERS and Social Security Widow(ers) Benefits

“Hello. Thank you for providing such informative information. I am a widow benefit; at age 60 if I retire and can later switch to my

Using TSP Funds vs Social Security

“Your TSP is an asset that can be given to future generations and your social security income is not. As the condition of social security

VERA: VISP Working as a “Contractor”

Question “I retired from Federal Service under a VERA / VISP in 2017 with over 32 years of Federal Service and my MRA is 56

“Where do I go to obtain the precise rules about ROTH IRA’s as they pertain to me? I am 55 and working as a Federal Employee and already contribute to the TSP ROTH and a ROTH IRA. I would like to know how the rules change at 59 1/2 with contributions.” – Kim

We have had a tremendous amount of questions from Federal Employees about participating in ROTHs, whether it be in the TSP or the private sector

Pension Payments

Online Classes

In-Person Classes

In-Person Classes

Online Classes

Learn About Retirement

Retirement Tools

Get Help

Got Fed Benefits Questions?

Speak Up Now!

Navigating your federal retirement path but lost in the fog of benefits? Let's clear the air together! Introducing the Plan Your Federal Retirement hotline — your direct line to tackle confusion and welcome clear, confident retirement planning.

and leave your burning questions for our FERS Specialists to answer.

Tune into our podcast to hear the answers tailored just for you!
Call now—your future self will thank you!

Pension Payments

Online Classes

In-Person Classes

In-Person Classes

Online Classes

Social Security Benefits

Learn About Retirement

Retirement Tools

Get Help

Got Fed Benefits Questions?

Speak Up Now!

Navigating your federal retirement path but lost in the fog of benefits? Let's clear the air together! Introducing the Plan Your Federal Retirement hotline — your direct line to tackle confusion and welcome clear, confident retirement planning.

and leave your burning questions for our FERS Specialists to answer.

Tune into our podcast to hear the answers tailored just for you! Call now—your future self will thank you!

Tune into our podcast to hear the answers tailored just for you!
Call now—your future self will thank you!