4 Actions to Take Now to Avoid the FEGLI Trap
When you were first hired by the federal government, you were given a thick stack of papers to sign. It was probably a lot like when you went to buy your house (in that, perhaps you didn’t [...]
Disability Insurance: Widening Your Family’s Safety Net
Disability Insurance: Widening Your Family’s Safety Net In modern America, the “traditional” household has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when a single breadwinner was the norm; today, the dual-income household is the engine of [...]
Recognizing and Preventing Financial Scams on National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
This Friday, May 15th, is National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to shedding light on pervasive crimes that have cost older adults billions of dollars in recent years. In 2024, scams reported to the [...]
Champion Your Health: Empowering Older Americans
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) celebrates Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize older Americans’ contributions, examine aging trends, and demonstrate the commitment to serving older adults. In step with that cause, we’re taking this [...]
Why 62 Is the Magic Age for FERS Employees to Retire
When federal employees are trying to choose a time in their life to retire, there is often some confusion because there are so many factors to consider. We often hear that 62 is the “magic” age for [...]
Becoming Your Family’s Historian
Genealogy can be a truly fascinating hobby, and uncovering your family’s history can bring the past to life in a fresh and personal way. If you’re someone who loves history or is just interested in how your [...]
Horsepower vs Speed: Understanding Risk Capacity and Risk Tolerance
Do you have a lead foot when you drive? Or are you a bit more cautious behind the wheel? Think of the sportiest cars you’ve seen on the road: The car is capable of comfortably reaching speeds [...]
Components of Long-Term Tax Strategy
Many people may view taxes as a seasonal hurdle or a frantic scramble every spring to satisfy the IRS. But if you only think about taxes once a year, you may expose more of your hard-earned dollars [...]
Trump Accounts: Building Wealth for the Next Generation
As a parent, you might be looking for ways to provide for your children’s long-term financial goals. You may have heard of 529 accounts to help save for higher education or brokerage accounts (including UTMA & [...]
The Three Tax Buckets
Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. And while you can't avoid taxes, for certain accounts and savings, you can choose when you want to pay them. To explain how [...]
