Author: Federal Digest Staff
Understanding the Hidden Costs of Healthcare in Retirement Planning
Amidst the careful planning for retirement, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the rising costs associated with healthcare. Referred to as healthcare ...Understanding and Maximizing Spousal Survivor Benefits in FERS Retirement
Securing financial stability for your surviving spouse in FERS retirement is a crucial element of financial planning. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ...The Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap For Social Security Has Increased
When planning your FERS retirement, understanding the implications of the Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap is crucial, both during your working ...Navigating Retirement as a Federal Employee: Unraveling FERS Pension Deductions
Transitioning into retirement as a federal employee often unveils unexpected deductions from your monthly FERS annuity (pension). It’s imperative to grasp these ...Retirement and TSP Loan: Factors to Consider and Precautions to Take
For many federal employees, the notion of tapping into a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan holds allure for several reasons, especially given ...Evaluating Your Retirement Readiness: Key Findings from the FRTIB Survey
A survey conducted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has revealed intriguing perspectives among participants in the Thrift Savings Plan ...2024 Social Security Outlook
In its 2023 annual report, Social Security disclosed that without government intervention, the program’s surplus would be exhausted by 2035. While some ...2024 Update: Anticipated Inflation Declines to 2.4%
Recent economic projections indicate a decrease in inflation from 3.2% in 2023 to 2.4% in 2024, as reported by Forbes.com. While the ...2024 Retirement Planning Updates
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s wise for federal employees to reassess their retirement strategies in light of recent ...Reassessing the Importance of Life Insurance During Retirement
Contemplating the Elimination of FEGLI Coverage Upon Retirement? For many federal employees, the decision to drop their Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance ...
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