As they say, you cannot have your cake and eat it, too. The same goes for government pensions and Social Security. According to an article from Broadridge, if you earned […]
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world: how someone manages to earn or make it, how that person manages it, how he/she invests it (turn it into more) and how that person donates it to help others.
How’s your TSP performing this year?
The Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, is a great way to set aside and invest assets for the future. Most federal employees can benefit from a TSP, and if you […]
Managing Debt While Saving for Retirement
It’s a catch-22: You feel that you should focus on paying down debt, but you also want to save for retirement. It may be comforting to know you’re not alone. […]
How do economists measure inflation, and why does it matter to investors?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) adjusts interest rates to help keep inflation near a 2% target. The FOMC’s preferred measure of inflation is the Price Index for Personal Consumption […]
Timeless Investing Tips from a Market Guru
Though the market seems to be holding steady, there may be a time in the future it begins to decline. What we want to prevent investors from doing is panicking […]
To roll or not to roll?
To roll or not to roll? Once you retire from the federal workforce, you can continue investing in your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or you can roll it over into […]
The Pluses and Perils of a Longer Life
For many people, retiring in one’s 50s or early 60s sounds like a dream come true. Imagine years of good health and time to achieve one’s goals, whether traveling the […]
The Number One Source of Identity Theft is Your Wallet
When it comes to identity fraud, the biggest source of information isn’t online, but in your wallet, warns crime prevention officers. Purse snatchings, pickpocketing, theft of purses from locked vehicles […]
Are you financially literate
As the saying goes, “it’s hard to get good help around here.” So does finding the right answers to your financial questions. With emphasis on the word “good;” it may […]