I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and ...

For clients facing an unexpected federal job loss, here's five tangible ways financial advisors can provide guidance.

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Federal government employees are facing unprecedented career uncertainty, making informed financial decisions more critical than ever. To help navigate these challenges, CFP Board is offering a ...

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Cash balance plans have exploded in popularity and now hold more than $1 trillion of wealth. The plans are complicated. They have some features in common with 401(k)s, even though they are ...

With fears of a recession growing, many workers are concerned about their retirement savings. In many cases, it's wise to continue saving even if the market continues falling. However, there are a ...

Learn about our editorial policies Saving for retirement takes time and discipline. You also need to make sure you're setting aside enough money to maintain your current lifestyle. But ...

And that could be the issue here. They’ll lose those enhanced benefits. They become just a regular FERS employee to get either a deferred retirement or the 1% formula. So those folks have reason to be ...

Retirement planning is one of the most critical aspects of financial health, yet it’s often wrapped in complexity, especially when it comes to taxes. For high-net-worth individuals, minimizing ...

Retirement should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy your hard work. Let’s be honest, though. There’s more to a picture-perfect retirement than leisurely strolls and afternoon naps ...

According to Chapter 44 of Discontinued Service Retirement, of the CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll Offices, DSR is an involuntary retirement that provides an immediate annuity for ...