As a Federal employee, you are not offered short-term disability coverage. However, you do have protection against a long-term disability via the FERS Disability Retirement Option. While many people dismiss the need for disability protection, the Social Security Administration states that 25% of people who are 20 years old today will be disabled for 90Continue reading “The FERS Disability Retirement Option”
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The FERS Deferred Retirement In Under 3 Minutes (VIDEO)
Federal employees covered under FERS who separate from service before meeting the requirements for an Immediate retirement might still be eligible for a pension under the Deferred retirement option. This video will review the FERS Deferred retirement in under 3 minutes. To learn more about the other FERS retirement options, read this quick summary ofContinue reading “The FERS Deferred Retirement In Under 3 Minutes (VIDEO)”
What is the FERS MRA + 10 Retirement?
Federal employees covered under the FERS retirement system are offered a unique retirement option, the MRA+10. The MRA+10 option allows you to retire at your minimum retirement age (MRA) with as few as 10 years of service. Hence, if you want to retire but aren’t eligible for an immediate unreduced retirement under the standard ageContinue reading “What is the FERS MRA + 10 Retirement?”
The Most Important Step In A Successful Financial Plan (VIDEO)
Here are the two reasons defining your Why is the most important step in creating a successful financial plan. Read this article for a step-by-step guide on defining the why behind your financial life plan.
6 Tips To Tune-Up Your Finances For The New Year
As you kick off your new year, it’s important that you take the time to ensure your finances will support the year you hope to have rather than hinder it. Since our finances affect every facet of our lives, improving your finances can support success in other areas of your life. Use the following 6Continue reading “6 Tips To Tune-Up Your Finances For The New Year”
The FERS Immediate Retirement In Under 3 Minutes (VIDEO)
Federal employees covered under FERS who wish to retire under the immediate retirement option must meet specific age and years of service requirements. This video will review the FERS immediate retirement eligibility requirements in under 3 minutes. To learn more about the FERS retirement options and eligibility, read this article.
Defining the Why Behind Your Financial Life Plan
Many people think that financial planning is investment management or insurance sales, but those are just financial planning tools. Real financial planning is the process of aligning all of your resources to support your life goals. Said differently, financial planning (when done right) is the process of painting your dream life, being clear and honestContinue reading “Defining the Why Behind Your Financial Life Plan”
The 4 Things You Need To Know About The FERS Supplement (VIDEO)
If you are covered by FERS and retire before age 62, you may be eligible for a pension supplement called the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS), also known as the FERS Supplement. In this video, I’ll cover four key things you need to know about the SRS. If you want to learn more about the SRS,Continue reading “The 4 Things You Need To Know About The FERS Supplement (VIDEO)”
The FERS Supplement At A Glance
If you are covered by FERS and retire before age 62, you may be eligible for a pension supplement called the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS), also known as the FERS Supplement. Because Social Security is a key component of your FERS pension, the SRS is designed to bridge the gap between when you retire andContinue reading “The FERS Supplement At A Glance”
Finding Your Financial Location With A Net Worth Statement
WHAT IS A PERSONAL NET WORTH STATEMENT? Once you have your goals defined and have determined whether any money is required to accomplish them, you will need to know where you stand financially, which makes sense because you can’t travel to somewhere new if you don’t know your current location. That’s the clarity a netContinue reading “Finding Your Financial Location With A Net Worth Statement”