In this video, I’ll cover whether you can have both a Roth TSP and Roth IRA and some of the differences between the two. If you want to learn more read this article on the TSP.
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How Is Your TSP Taxed?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a qualified retirement plan, which means the plan meets specific IRS requirements and, as such, receives additional tax benefits and protections. The tax benefits you’ll receive and how your withdrawals will be taxed depends on whether you have a traditional or a roth TSP. Traditional vs Roth Taxation TraditionalContinue reading “How Is Your TSP Taxed?”
What Is FERS Creditable Service And Why Is It Important?
What Is Creditable Service? You may have heard the term “creditable service,” but what exactly is creditable service, and why does it matter? Creditable service refers to the years of service when your salary was subject to FERS deductions. Which for most Federal employees will be every year of their civilian career. Now, this importantContinue reading “What Is FERS Creditable Service And Why Is It Important?”
What Is The FERS MRA?
What is the MRA? The minimum retirement age (MRA) is the earliest age at which most Federal employees may retire. Why Is It Important? Your MRA will determine when you’re eligible for different types of FERS retirement options. For example, your MRA will determine whether you are eligible for the MRA+ 10 retirement option. YouContinue reading “What Is The FERS MRA?”
How Federal Employees Can Retire Early (VIDEO)
In this video, I’ll cover the MRA+ 10 retirement option in under 3 minutes. If you want to learn about the MRA+ 10 option, read this article and if you want to learn about other FERS immediate retirement options, watch this video.
The Federal Employee’s Dependent Care FSA At A Glance
As childcare costs continue to rise exponentially, it’s critical that all Federal employees understand one of their most robust benefits, the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA). The DCFSA is a savings account established by your agency with specific tax advantages to help you cover the cost of dependent care. So, if your agency hasContinue reading “The Federal Employee’s Dependent Care FSA At A Glance”
2 Quick Tips to Help You Invest Your TSP (VIDEO)
In this video, I’ll cover 2 tips to help you invest your TSP the right way. And if you want to learn about aligning your money with your goals, read this article.
What Happens To Your FERS Pension When You Kick The Bucket?
Your FERS pension has a survivor benefit. The survivor benefit allows your spouse (or someone else with an insurable interest) to receive a portion of your pension when you pass away in retirement. If you’re married when you retire, you’ll need to make an election. However, deciding which benefit to select can be challenging asContinue reading “What Happens To Your FERS Pension When You Kick The Bucket?”
5 Things You Need To Know About Buying Back Military Time (VIDEO)
In this video, I’ll cover the 5 things you need to know about buying back military time. Use the DFAS Military Buy Back Estimator to get your estimated buy back cost. And if you want to learn more about the FERS pension, read this article.
The FERS Disability Retirement Option
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”